humanizing mental health. the system. the people. the play.
Created and performed by mental health patients and caregivers.
Theatre for Living’s critically acclaimed maladjusted is touring into 26 communities across BC & Alberta, including a performance in Victoria on Saturday, January 31 at 7:30pm in the Songhees Wellness Centre. Audiences are calling it a “thought provoking, gut wrenching, funny, sad and mind-broadening” piece of interactive theatre.
maladjusted engages audiences with powerful images and authentic voices weaving together three very personal narratives: A young teenager struggling with sadness over her friend’s suicide is misdiagnosed by her doctor; a young homeless man who is legitimately taking prescription meds gets thrown into dangerous circumstances by social workers, who are from within a mechanizing system, trying their best to help him; and finally, there is all of us, unable to adjust to the needs of a maladjusted mental health sector, who become potential agents for change.
maladjusted takes us on an intimate journey, builds up to a breathtaking crisis and then STOPS. Next, at this heightened moment of suspense, we are invited to engage with the characters from a safe, entertaining and creative space where anything is possible!
General admission: $15. Early bird: $12. Tickets avilable here.
For more information, visit theatreforliving.com.
Contact the organizers at 778-977-3180
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