Calendar of Events

Meet Mary Lou in a city near you! Mary Lou takes "The God Box" story around the country all year long. 

Currently she is performing The God Box: A Daughter's Story in theaters in major markets and donating all the proceeds of tickets and book sales to health, hospice and cancer care, as well as charities and not-for-profit organizations dedicated to women, family and educational causes. In addition to her one woman, one act play, Mary Lou also presents selected scenes from the show along with readings from her book for smaller venues. And she is also available for book signings, readings and book club conversations via Skype. 

Please reach out to her at hello@theGodBoxproject.com. 

Check out this calendar for upcoming events. 

May 25

Freehold, NJ: Performance to benefit GIERS

Applewood Estates, 2 PM Performance to benefit GIERS - Grief Information Education and Recovery Services.

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September 1

Manahawkin, NJ: Performance for the All Saints Regional Catholic School

FALL 2013 (Date TBD) - All Saints Regional Catholic School in Manahawkin, NJ, 6 PM The proceeds from the show and books will benefit the All Saints Regional Catholic School.

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Past Events

May 19

Omaha, Nebraka: Performance to benefit the Hospice House-The Josie Harper Residence.

Omaha, Nebraska 2 PM performance at the Mike and Josie Harper Center.

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May 5

Newtown, PA: Performance to benefit St. Mary Medical Center

Newtown Theatre, 2 PM The proceeds from the performance and books sales will benefit the St. Mary Medical Center Healing Ministries.

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May 4

Burlington, MA: Performance to benefit the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Lahey Clinic Auditorium, 2 PM The proceeds from the performance and books will support the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center’s Comprehensive Breast Health Center.

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April 30

Flemington, NJ: Performance to benefit the Hunterdon Hospital Hope Hospice Unit

North Hunterdon High School, 7 PM Performance to benefit the Hunterdon Hospital Hope Hospice Unit.

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April 28

Philadelphia, PA: Performance to benefit St. Hubert High School for Girls

St. Hubert High School Auditorium, 2 PM
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April 24

Warminster, PA: Performance to benefit Ann's Choice senior living community

Theater at Ann's Choice, 2 PM and 7:30 PM Performance to benefit Ann's Choice senior living community!

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April 16

Greenville, SC: Performance to benefit the Greenville Hospital System Cancer Center

Warehouse Theater, 7 PM Benefiting the Greenville Hospital System Cancer Center.

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April 12

Gwynedd, PA: Performance to benefit The Peruvian Project

Gywnedd-Mercy College Theatre, 7:30 PM Proceeds will benefit The Peruvian Project, a partnership between Gwynedd-Mercy College and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

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March 23

Philadelphia, PA: Performance for SJU She United

Saint Joseph's University, Bluett Theatre, 3 PM Book sales benefit SheUnited scholarships for women.

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March 7

New York, NY: Reading to benefit the Glucksman Ireland House

NYC Glucksman Ireland House (1 Washington Mews, New York, NY) Book sales benefited Ireland House programming.

February 16 - 2/17/13

New York, NY: Performance for The Connelly Center Middle School

The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street Manhattan, NY) Donations benefitted The Connelly Center Middle School for girls living in poverty on the Lower East Side of NYC

December 12

Valparaiso, IN: Performance to benefit the Valparaiso Family YMCA

Memorial Opera House Benefit for the Valparaiso Family YMCA.

November 29

Whithouse Station, NJ: Performance to benefit pediatric cancer research.

Whitehouse Station, NJ A portion of the proceeds from all books purchased were donated to the Amanda Styles Cirelli Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research.

More details here

November 29

Morristown, NJ: Performance to benefit Morristown Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Center

Forbes Auditorium at Morristown Memorial Hospital Proceeds went to the Morristown Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Center.

November 16

Flourtown, PA: Performance to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph

Mount St. Joseph Academy Theater Proceeds were donated to the retirement fund for the Sisters of St. Joseph.

October 28

Philadelphia, PA: Selected scenes from the play performed at the St. Helena's Communion Breakfast.

Philadelphia, PA

October 24

Lake Forest, IL: Performance to benefit the BCureful Foundation

Gorton Community Cetner, The John E. Baggett Auditorium Proceeds benefit awareness for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

October 23

Chicago, IL: Performance at "M2Moms - Marketing to Moms" conference

The Chicago Cultural Center

October 14

Philadelphia, PA: Performance during Saint Joseph's University "Hawktoberfest."

Saint Joseph's University, Bluett Theatre Event to benefit SJU SheUnited scholarships for women.

October 12

Doylestown, PA: Book reading + signing for the Doylestown Women's Group.

Doylestown, PA Fundraiser luncheon for women undergoing treatment for cancer.

More details here

 

Come meet Mary Lou and experience The God Box: A Daughter's Story at a venue near you.
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sample chapter
Enjoy a free selected chapter from The God Box.
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reading group guide
Invite your book club to join this engaging conversation about Mary Lou’s book.
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printable mini cards
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mobile app
The God Box app makes it easy to write notes on the go.
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giving back
Ask how Mary Lou can support your local cause with the book and play.
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press & praise
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  • "What a beautiful and profoundly human book....I will keep The God Box in my heart for a long, long time."
    – LAURA SCHROFF, AUTHOR OF "THE INVISIBLE THREAD"
  • "A wonderful legacy…Keeping a God Box is an incredibly moving and hopeful ritual that we should all consider adding into our daily lives."
    – REBA, MUSICIAN, AUTHOR, ACTRESS
  • "A beautiful story of love, faith and family. It reads like an intimate, familiar prayer."
    – ELIZABETH GILBERT, AUTHOR OF "EAT, PRAY, LOVE"
  • "Mary Lou Quinlan shares her mother’s handmade and heartfelt gift of how to persist, believe and move forward with joy."
    – LEE WOODRUFF, AUTHOR OF "IN AN INSTANT"
  • "In the slips of paper that carry this sweet story forward, we can see the love in our own families and the great possibilities of simple faith."
    – JEFFREY ZASLOW, COAUTHOR OF "THE LAST LECTURE"
  • "Mary Lou Quinlan has told the story of her mother in a way that entertains, moves and inspires. The thoughts about life and values will stick with you forever."
    – JIM LEHRER, EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF PBS NEWSHOUR
  • "The courage and wisdom from the messages left in her mother’s God Box will inspire you to create a God Box of your own."
    – GAIL SHEEHY, AUTHOR OF "PASSAGES IN CAREGIVING"

Saluting a Master of Life

May 25, 2013
by Mary Lou Quinlan

Today, the love of my life, Joe Quinlan receives his Masters degree in Irish and Irish American Studies from NYU. Joe likes to joke that he is the Bluto Blutarski of NYU...his Animal House laugh about his five years in school. But I feel serious today.  Seriously proud. I have watched Joe as he researched and read, studied and wrote. Joe was a sponge for everything Irish. He loved the learning, the faculty, the sessions of music and poetry, politics and thought. Joe found his greatest joy in the stories behind the stories...the family of ...

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