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Holly (Aunt) and Joslyn (Niece), second-degree relatives, share their intergenerational journeys of healing as SECOND DEGREE. This unique and one-of-a-kind duo invite you into their inner circle of healing, sharing intimate stories that are intense and painful telling of adversity, struggle, transformation and joy, but balanced with stunning music, heart-opening meditation and some great conversation at Studio C – 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038 on November 9th and December 15th, 2019.

Unforeseen circumstances united Joslyn and Holly as they found themselves living together, temporarily, last year. During that time they often sat at the dining room table. Holly, while writing her memoir on re-occurring Life-lessons, framed around the alienation she experienced from her children and the alienation of her father in her youth, was blown away when Joslyn, her beautiful and talented niece, started talking about those same type of re-occurring lessons.

Two women at different points on their journey but connected by blood, Holly and Joslyn are willing to be vulnerable here. This is real life: raw, candid and unapologetic.

Holly’s stories tell of the subtle if not invisible struggle of a woman, through #metoo events or other adversity, who was unaware of her lost inner-connection, and went around blindly trying to mend her wounds and create a life from the pieces of her fractured soul. Sound familiar? So often there isn’t the high profile violence or newsworthy drama in our lives, yet we suffer just the same.

Joslyn’s music speaks to the early discoveries of re-connection. She writes and performs her original songs to help herself and others learn compassion, joy and self-love.

We are unlimited creators of our lives whether we know it or not. Come hear about the magical endowments of life we all share. Our minds are so freaking powerful and we choose whether they hold us back or send us flying.

Presented by: Theatre Asylum

Starring: Holly McNeill and Joslyn Sarshad

Where: Studio C – 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Saturday, November 9th, doors open at 7:00 pm and

Sunday, December 15th, doors open at 2:00 pm

Runtime: 2 ½ hours (with intermission) including time beforehand to enjoy refreshments and light bites.

TICKET PRICE: $20.00 –  https://www.seconddegree.art

Admission age: 16+

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

HOLLY MCNEILL (Writer/Producer) Up until recently, Holly’s bio read much differently. Following in her father’s footsteps, she was an associate principal in a top-ranking architectural firm. But she changed all that with intention. Holly’s goal now is to shout out about the power we all have to create our lives with purpose. She hopes to crystallize how, by taking responsibility for our thoughts and actions, we can see our magic, understand the wisdom that comes with reconnecting to our core and manifest happiness in our lives and the world around us.

JOSLYN SARSHAD (Singer/Songwriter) For the past 10 years, Joslyn has been performing as a classical vocalist in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. Poetry and music have been a tool for self-understanding and growth for Joslyn since she was a child. Joslyn’s music has always been therapeutic for herself as well as for those around her. Now in 2019, with her classical knowledge and experience, Joslyn is turning her focus back to songwriting. She writes to share messages of self-care, patience, and compassion, to promote finding and living one’s purpose. Joslyn loves to use her voice to encourage others to step into their power, shine their light, and, in doing so, make this existence we all share a little brighter.

Comps available for members of the press upon request. Please contact Holly McNeill at [email protected]

FOR MORE INFORMATION got to https://www.seconddegree.art

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