Widows Anonymous

Marianne Simon lost her husband 2 years ago very suddenly and she wrote this piece to give voice to some of what one goes through after suffering such a devastating loss. Her performance was heart-breaking and yet filled with love and humor….genuine and real….we join in bearing witness to each character she portrays in the Widows Anonymous group as they put words to their pain while being raw and real and yet finding moments to smile and laugh. Marianne has a unique ability to weave the ache in her heart with the bittersweet and the love…..we cry and laugh along with her. I was profoundly moved by Widows Anonymous and recommend it highly! Her parting words were to let those you love know it. I find myself doing exactly that this morning ... full review

Marianne captures the wild roller coaster of emotions that come with the loss of a spouse, with brutal honesty, profound humor, and a courageous heart.... full review

Poignant, timely, emotional, gripping!... full review

Insightful exploration of grief done with thoughtfulness and love. ... full review

outstanding! well acted and content of substance; humorous, heart warming and authentic. ... full review

It was truly wonderful..I felt like she was talking to me, and in a way she was Everything was perfect and a treat thank you I feel blessed that I was able to come ... full review

It was brilliant, poignant, and heart retching all at the same time!... full review

Marianne is wonderful and talented and captivating. The stories she shares are well written and performed. I felt each character. The rawness and vulnerability that Marianne brought to each character was just wonderful. Thank you for giving a voice to widows. ... full review