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A play mirroring verbatim interviews with Family, caregivers, professionals & patients of Alzheimer's Disease
Conceived by Scott Adams
Performed by Scott Adams, Blair Leatherwood and Kim McCann Lawson
Directed by Adrienne Sher
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Who: Sacramento State Department of Theatre & Dance
Where: The University Theatre in Shasta Hall at Sacramento State University,
6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819-6069
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When: September 18-21, 2008
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm
Tickets: $Free - Call or e-mail for reservations at 916-524-3108; sadams@csus.edu
Inspired by the work of Anna Deavere Smith, this production presents a documentary style of theatre to tell the stories of eleven individuals who deal with this disease on a daily basis by mirroring their voices and mannerisms from personal interviews. The performance process features two actors recreating verbatim responses of the interviewees to capture the true essence of the subjects by incorporating every pause, stutter, vocal inflection, and gesture into performance.
Still without a cure, the issue of Alzheimers disease continues to touch the lives of millions worldwide. In this production you will hear stories from early stage victims holding out for a cure and, along with their spouses, trying to cope with the every day challenges of fighting the disease. You will also hear accountings from a noted Neurologist and other professionals in the field who express not only their approach to working with family, caregivers, and patients but also some personal dealings with their own family members and friends who have been touched by the disease.
Please note: The play runs about 90 minutes without an intermission and there will be a talk back afterwards for which we hope you will stay.
Parking is available in Parking Structure One (see directions to parking below). The Studio / Outdoor Theatre is just beyond Capistrano Hall to the right in a small bldg. before you get to the library.
Directions:
From the south entrance, continue on State University Drive South past the stadium. Make a right on Sinclair Road at the stop sign. Park in the parking structure, which is adjacent to Capistrano Hall.
From the J Street north entrance, stay to the right as you drive on campus, and follow the road as it veers right to State University Drive North. Make a left on Sinclair Road at the stop sign. Park in the parking structure, which is adjacent to Capistrano Hall.
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