Nadine Bernard, Creator of the Off-Broadway Show, 'In the Shadow of My Son,' to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell


ADVISORY, Aug. 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --



 What:
 Nadine Bernard, President, Out of the Shadow Productions LLC and
 creator of the off-broadway show, "In the Shadow of My Son," will
 preside over the closing bell.

 "In the Shadow of My Son" shines a light on postpartum depression, a
 taboo side of motherhood. The play will receive its New York City
 premiere at FringeNYC, which runs from August 10th until the 26th.

 Drawing on the experiences of three mothers who underwent postpartum
 depression, "In the Shadow of My Son" weaves a rich tapestry of excerpts
 from interviews and personal essays to tell a riveting, empowering
 story. Using five actresses, a theme of boxes, and children's items
 as props, it enlightens audiences while reminding us how universal
 this transition to motherhood -- with all its messy thoughts and
 emotions -- really is. Integrating broader cultural views on
 motherhood, it also serves to affirm the vital concept of community
 as a force for acceptance and support. This ninety minute production
 uses monologues, ensemble scenes, movement, and masks to convey the
 sense of lost self, lost power, and shame that these women experience
 -- leavened with humor and messages of hope.

 "In the Shadow of My Son" has received an overwhelming response from
 audiences across the U.S.A. and in Canada. The show has garnered
 attention and earned high praises from numerous individuals and
 organizations, including Postpartum Support International, the Former
 First Lady of New Jersey Mary Jo Codey, the Postpartum Resource Center
 of New York, St. Barnabas Medical Center, the Tucson Postpartum
 Depression Coalition and the Mayor of Tucson Arizona.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When:
 Friday August 17th, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. EDT

 Contacts:
 Nadine Bernard
 (917) 364-4538; nbernard@OutOfTheShadowProductions.com

 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Jolene Libretto; 646.441.5220; 347.219.9539
 Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQ.com

Feed Information:

The closing bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA-6 C-band/transponder 17. The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio 6.2-6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.

Radio Feed:

An audio transmission of the closing bell is also available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA6 C band/transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Waterfront fiber 1623 as well.

Webcast:

A live Webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.