Actress to bring one-woman show to Colonial Theater on Friday
IDAHO FALLS — An actress and storyteller is bringing her show about raising a child with autism to the Colonial Theater on Friday. Megan Dolan will perform her show called “Not the Right Mom” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Colonial Theater, 450 A St., according to a news release from the Idaho Falls Arts Council. “Not the Right Mom” shows how parenting rarely goes according to plan. It blends humorous moments with honest reflection to show the audience what it’s like to raise a child with autism. “Dolan invites audiences into the unpredictable world of raising a child with autism, where expectations crumble, snack time becomes a battlefield and unconditional love remains at the heart of it all,” the news release said. The show explores heartache, humor and unexpected moments of connection that come with feeling like the odd one out. It encourages the audience to embrace the messiness and imperfections of family life instead of giving in to the expectations of getting everything right. “At its core, ‘Not the Right Mom’ is a reminder that there is no single right way to be a parent,” the news release said. “Whether they are parents, caregivers or anyone
