Wordy Woman

As the title of her one-woman show In Conclusive Woman implies, Julie Rae Pratt is, like most, a whole host of things at once — not only friend, lover, sister and mother, but also, in her words, sexual survivor, momma's child, fat chick, post-40s party girl and beloved teacher. Tonight, at the new Fishtank Performance Studio (1715 Wyandotte), she'll let out the writer and performer as she gives Kansas City a last look at her 2006 Fringe Fest hit — which is both comic and wrenching — before it moves to Ryan Repertory Theatre in Brooklyn, New York. Expect personal stories, a couple of tragedies, and the daring to exploit one's own life to make a point about things. She'll also take on that teacher role, this time presiding over the workshop "What Do You Have to Say?" (It's also at Fishtank.) In Conclusive Woman begins at 8 p.m.; the workshop starts at 1 p.m. For ticket information, see inconclusivewoman.com.
Sat., May 30, 8 p.m., 2009