Bellyful by Vivia Armstrong at HFF

The Hollywood Fringe Festival presents the world premiere of

Bellyful

Written & Performed by Vivia Armstrong

Directed by Heather Dowling

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The belly holds more than food. A young Black girl from South Chicago journeys through trauma, abuse, and bullying—uncovering how seen and unseen forces shape her body, while keeping score. Raw, funny, and deeply human, this is a journey into discovering something new.

Growing up as a little Black girl with obesity, in an abusive household, on the Southside of Chicago certainly wasn’t as bright as a trip to Disney World. Vivia endured bullying, abuse, trauma and addiction upward into her adult years.

Bellyful is a multifaceted story that touches on body image, abuse, bullying, self-love, worth, self-development and healing in an educational and entertaining way. “Edutainment” so to speak. Taking a look at her self-view, family, food and the fools that came in and out of her life. Vivia will bring characters and stories to life that will connect with the audience in a powerful way. From the solace found in her food addiction and the daring pursuit of her Hollywood dreams—to rediscovering her truth in a GLP-1 driven society, while enduring grief—Vivia will take the audience on a journey to how she turned a belly full of pain into a belly full of love, laughter and joy!

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