The I’M SORRY MONOLOGUES

A workshop - A community - A movement

How many times a day do you say I’m sorry? Do you even notice? After reading this I want you to just be aware of how many times you apologize in the next 24 hours. It’s going to most likely astonish you. And let’s be clear, an, “I’m sorry” doesn’t just have to be in the actual spoken form. It’s in the way you “cover up” certain parts of yourself when you get dressed- to hide those “unflattering” parts. It’s not speaking up when you know you should. It’s even in the not allowing yourself time in the day to properly take care of your needs but you make sure to take care of everyone else’s. Sound familiar? 

“I’m sorry, I didn’t have time to watch what you sent”. “I'm sorry, I’m doing laundry as we speak”. “I'm sorry, I need to go get dinner started.” These were all messages sent to me through a few hour time period from my friend Alicia. I couldn’t believe how much she was apologizing - and over nothing. There was nothing she needed to be sorry for. I pointed this out to her and what came back to me was a recorded message that made the hairs on my neck stand up. It was raw, real, frustrating, and deep. It went way deeper than her apologizing for not getting back to me right away. It was in her bones. How she learned how to exist in the world. How she was pushed to behave, breathe, and take up space. It had to be small, convenient to all, and not ever take enough time for herself to even catch her breath.

Simply put, as women, we ALL have grown up in a world where just existing is reason enough to apologize. Existing too loudly, too boldly, too inconveniently. We are brought up to adhere to the needs of others, our co-workers, our husbands, our children, our extended families, and mostly what society tells us we should be! Taking up space for no other purpose than to just be ourselves, is not something we as a gender are often awarded. 

We are taking our space back.

We want you to come join us as we journey down our own path of “I’m Sorry’s.“ We are looking to flush out a monologue, taken from your own life and then written by you which then will be worked on and performed. 

It’s our belief that when we share our stories we realize we are not so different. Furthermore that shame, blame, and self abandonment are out on us systemically and on purpose to keep us small. It’s only when we realize this is when we can move forward together and make lasting change for us all. 

Class 1

We will get to know one another and talk about the mission of the class. We will do some relaxation and some sense memory exercises to help bring out one particular story of “I’m sorry.” You will then go home and write your “I’m sorry” monologue 

Class 2 

We will read aloud our now written pieces. We will then do a relaxation and do another sense memory exercise and then get back into your monologue. Notes will be given to refine the piece at home 

Class 3

More of the same. 

Our goal? To make The “I’m Sorry” monologues a road map for other women looking to release some of these burdens, free up some space within themselves, and start a much-needed conversation on how we all deserve to exist. 

For all women 18+

Workshop- $425

10% off for returning students

TBA

No refunds.

Please note: This can be a very personal, moving class. We honor this safe space to stay that way for all. Respect for everyone is a must. Meaning there is no sharing of what happens in the class with others or on any social channels. We don’t offer anyone advice they didn’t ask for. We also require everyone to be mindful of time and come when class starts. 
*We also ask that if you cannot be in a quiet space and be completely uninterrupted the entire class that you do not join that class. Out of respect for the entire group. It can be very distracting to when someone is moving around or not in a calm environment for the entirety of the class. 

Class Reviews

  • “I think what you two are doing is really amazing, and it's really needed.  Art is often one of the first things to go when a society becomes more restrictive, and at a time where freedom of expression and freedom to be who you are is being severely limited, what you're doing is all the much more important.  “

    Stephanie

  •  "I feel I am watching an evolution of myself I wasn't sure was possible.  This class has stripped away the noise-showing me who I always have been.. bringing me into the light that has been waiting for me...for a very long f@#ing time"

    Diane

  • When I first heard about the I’m Sorry monologue class I will say I was nervous. But after taking classes with Jennifer for the last few months I knew she wouldn’t let me down. As women, it is so important to have a safe space where we can be vulnerable without judgment or fear. Working with her and Alicia while also seeing these complete strangers be so open just proves how much we need each other. I am so grateful and humbled I got to listen to these women’s stories. We have a lot to say. If you’re skeptical of taking something so foreign don’t be. It’s an incredible group that just supports one another. Isn’t that all we need? And as Nora Ephron says, “Above all be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”

    Alexandra

  • "The title of the class made me stop and take a look.  I wasn't sure what to expect. I had the best time. I laughed til I cried. It was a few hours of vacation and connection."

    Annie

  • “I thought I was taking an acting class, but it really turned into a self-discovery journey that I didn’t know I needed to go on until now. I've always been someone who was very good at putting on a brave face and pretending like everything was fine, and doing the I’m Sorry Monologues class has really helped me channel my feelings and have major breakthroughs in my life. Taking this class with these other women was great for my own self-care and healing process and the safe space that is created in the I’m Sorry Monologues class is inspiring. It's amazing to see so many women truly supporting each other, and it's even more amazing to be a part of it.”

    Crystal

  • “One of the most real, raw and powerful groups of women I have ever been a part of. Jennifer and Alicia provided the creative guidance and the safe space needed for each of us to share some of our most closely held stories. I hope every woman takes this chance to release their I'm Sorry's. A truly transformative experience that I will never forget.”

    Erin