The D-Cup Diatribes

Chicago—Melody Swink’s riotous one-woman comedy THE D-CUP DIATRIBES, makes its world premiere at the Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee, previewing November 27, opening Thursday, December 3 at 8 p.m. and running through December 19, 2009. The production is directed by Mark Contorno and stars Sara Tode. THE D-CUP DIATRIBES, a new production by playwright and producer Melody Swink, is a witty and empowering celebration of womanhood and its fears and fantasies. Poignant, intimate, and triumphant, THE D-CUP DIATRIBES examines the diverse lives of six women and a young girl who internally struggle and externally compensate in a society obsessed with body image. From the anxiety of a girl’s pubescent transformation to the libertine life reminiscences of a 60-something former hippie wild child, this series of compelling and vulnerable monologues is a quirky exploration of women’s body perceptions in pop culture. Hilarious and insightful, THE D-CUP DIATRIBES addresses topics ranging from size advantage and disadvantage; size enhancement and diminishment; mother/daughter expectations and inheritances; and the male marketing agenda as witnessed throughout the 20th Century. A dynamic story that embraces all shapes and sizes, THE D-CUP DIATRIBES will resonate with women of all ages. The artistic team for THE D-CUP DIATRIBES includes Costume Design by Shiloh Aderhold; Music Video Production by Wayne Kumingo; Music Production by Vince Lawrence, Slang Music Studio; Lighting and Sound Design by Eric Price, assisted by Kim Kozak; and Art Direction by Melody Swink. Melody Swink (Playwright, Producer, Singer/Songwriter) conceived THE D-CUP DIATRIBES three years ago, after coffee with a friend who had just received a lumpectomy. What ensued was a profound conversation that inspired the initial ideas behind the voices of THE D-CUPS’ women. Swink was raised in a rural town in California, where her passion for books and literature elevated her dreams from the harsh reality of childhood poverty. She proudly admits to transforming herself and transcending her past. After residing in San Francisco; Los Angeles; and Fisher Island, Florida, Swink migrated to the great jazz city of Chicago and has made it her creative hometown. Swink wrote every song on her debut jazz CD