Fatherhood Manologues- Cohort #1
The first cohort of the Fatherhood Manologues was nothing short of transformative. At the time, it was just a dream, an idea sparked by a simple yet profound question: Would men be willing to write and share their stories about being fathers or being fathered? We didn’t know if anyone would show up to write. We didn’t know if they would return to rehearse. We certainly didn’t know if an audience would come out to witness a performance of men from our own community speaking openly about fatherhood.
But what we discovered was powerful: the men showed up, the brotherhood grew, and the community stood with us.
The stories they told were raw, honest, and healing. The weekly practices turned into bonds, and the vulnerability sparked a new kind of strength. Our first show took place at the end of February 2020, just weeks before the world shut down due to COVID. And yet, the Fatherhood Manologues didn’t stop. If anything, it was just getting started.
Eight of the original ten cast members stayed connected and committed. Since then, they've performed on stages, led workshops, and continued to spark conversations that rarely happen in public spaces. What began as an experiment has become a movement—powered by purpose, brotherhood, and the belief that fathers’ voices deserve to be heard.
Below are videos that cohort #1 created after the show highlighting their Fatherhood Manologues beyond the stage.
But what we discovered was powerful: the men showed up, the brotherhood grew, and the community stood with us.
The stories they told were raw, honest, and healing. The weekly practices turned into bonds, and the vulnerability sparked a new kind of strength. Our first show took place at the end of February 2020, just weeks before the world shut down due to COVID. And yet, the Fatherhood Manologues didn’t stop. If anything, it was just getting started.
Eight of the original ten cast members stayed connected and committed. Since then, they've performed on stages, led workshops, and continued to spark conversations that rarely happen in public spaces. What began as an experiment has become a movement—powered by purpose, brotherhood, and the belief that fathers’ voices deserve to be heard.
Below are videos that cohort #1 created after the show highlighting their Fatherhood Manologues beyond the stage.
