Chicken Soup for the Soul

Some women don’t want you to know their age, while others conceal their shoe size. Some decide to hide their IQ, maybe to fit in or maybe because they adore catching foolish machismo by surprise. But today at the Byron Carlyle Theater (500 71st St., Miami Beach), the women of Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery will hide only their inhibitions. This play has been making rounds since 1988, when award-winning playwright Shay Youngblood decided to teach the world about a girl referred to only as “Daughter” and the league of exceptional women that raised her.

If you’re yearning for theater that touches your soul, tugs at your heart, and tickles your funny bone, buy a ticket, starting at just $25. The performance is just a part of a larger project — Mama Hattie’s House, which houses the World Literacy of Florida group’s Girl Power Program — so cough up $150 to help some young girls, and get the VIP treatment. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Sat., June 7, 2008