Elaine Blanchard, storyteller, actor and writer, has written a play,
"For Goodness Sake," with David Prete. Based on a true story, Blanchard and Prete have created a powerful solo performance showing the effects of oppression (sexual, religious and racial) on one human being. The story involves fourteen characters and Blanchard performs all of the roles. A compelling performer, Elaine invites the audience to go with her on a journey of redemption and transformation. CONTINUE READING

Read about Elaine's new project "Prison Stories" and the recent article in The Memphis Daily News and The Commercial Appeal and feaure on NPR. Read the article in the Memphis Flyer about how Elaine uses art to create community and connect people with a creative process.  Listen and learn more about Prison Stories on Chatterbox Audio Theater.

To contribute to Prison Stories
write your tax deductible check out to VOICES OF THE SOUTH (501c3)
Write For Prison Stories on the check.
Mail it to:
Voices of the South
Attention: Elaine Blanchard
P O Box 11222
Memphis, TN 38111

Elaine won the 2011 Jefferson Award for Public Service in Memphis and received the Upstander Award from Facing History and Ourselves learn more .