Lisa Peterson (The Poor Itch) directs the engagement that will be presented at the Parrish Art Museum through Aug. 1. The cast will feature Tony nominee Margo Martindale (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, "Dead Man Walking"), Saidah Ekulona ("Sex and the City," "The Sopranos"), Carson Kressley ("Queer Eye") and Samantha Mathis ("Lost," "American Psycho").

Described as "a loose chronological journey of motherhood," Motherhood Out Loud, according to press notes, "celebrates the very personal, diverse, funny, exciting, touching and altogether extraordinary experiences that boldly expose the unabashed truths that unite us all. From stepmoms to single moms, immigrant moms to grandmothers, and new moms to empty nesters, Motherhood Out Loud reveals with illuminating insight (and humor), the raw emotions and rocky roads we travel in life."

The work features contributions from Leslie Ayvazian, David Cale, Pat Candaras, Jessica Goldberg, Beth Henley, Deborah Zoe Laufer, Lisa Loomer, Michele Lowe, Asra Nomani, Brett Paesel, Marco Pennette, Theresa Rebeck, Luanne Rice, Adriana Trigiani, Annie Weisman, Cheryl L. West, Christine Zander and Mark Nutter.

A full production of Motherhood, also under Peterson's direction, will play Hartford Stage Feb. 25-March 21, 2010.

Tickets, priced $40, can be purchased by calling (631) 725-9500 or by visiting BayStreet.