FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 31, 2014 Comedienne extraordinaire, Shelley Marshall, proves yet again that the best filter, is no filter. Renowned for tapping into a level of raw humanity that delights and rattles audiences without fail, Marshall’s one woman story of an unfiltered life, Hold Mommy’s Cigarette, leaves no exception to the “wow” factor fans have come to expect. Native to Hamilton, Ontario, Marshall brought home Gold in the category of “Best Theatre Production” for Hold Mommy’s Cigarette, 2013, was named “Best New Discovery” by Now Magazine, nominated “Best Female Stand Up” in Canada, by the Canadian Comedy Awards and has hosted the popular, televised Hamilton Music Awards for the past four years. In light of the national acclaim she’s has garnered, what makes Hold Mommy’s Cigarette such a success to Shelley personally, is the attention it has contributed in raising mental health awareness. “I knew creating works of art that expressed my experience, my truth, and my understanding, were what would bring a joyful purpose to my life” says Marshall. “I feel I not only have an opportunity, but an obligation, to convey a message that can help people heal.” Hold Mommy’s Cigarette has opened the door to Colleges, Mental Health Facilities and even coffee shops, for Shelley to speak about mental illness and her true-story relationship with it’s effect. Backed by repeated sold-out shows, it’s clear Marshall has not only struck a chord, but continues to play a tune that keeps people coming back for more. This Second City graduate has head-lined A World Stand Up tour in 11 countries including South Africa, Spain, Amsterdam, England and the United States; studied street performance in Paris and London; toured North America as the opening act for Puppetry of the Penis; performed on Broadway in New York City; been a Corus radio morning show staple; was the first female honorary invitee to the Amsterdam Comedy Festival (2011); produced and starred in the hit comedy tour The Full Bawdy Comedy Show; and has appeared on The Ron James Show and OWN Network. Quickly blazing an unchartered trail, this comedic icon won’t be slowing down any time soon, so catch her before she’s gone! Preempting a Canadian tour, Hold Mommy’s Cigarette makes its hometown debut: Thurs. April 10 - Sun. April 13, 2014 @ 8pm *2 pm matinee on Sunday, April 13* The Pearl Company - 16 Steven St. Hamilton Tickets and info: 905-524-0606 or thepearlcompany.ca For more information or an interview please contact Shelley Marshall : shelley@shelleymarshall
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:33:26 +0000
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