A motivational cabaret benefit for artists and others who can't afford psychiatric and medicinal care occurring on November 5th, 2022 at Riverside Theatre in NYC at 7pm.
*All proceeds of the live show ticket sales will go the Entertainment Community Fund
(TICKETS ON SALE IN SEPTEMBER)
At the age of 38, I was shockingly diagnosed with bipolar two disorder and over the past four years, I have been slowly coming to terms with my diagnosis. Some years prior, my mom died at the age of 66 from a slow suicide. Her death certificate read, "Failure to Thrive." Since her passing and my diagnosis, I decided to use my skills as a professional storyteller to write a show about our lives with mental illness.
Now, more than ever, I felt it was time to share with my fellow humanity. As the show unfolded in my head, on the page and into our first reading workshop, it developed into more of a motivational cabaret. I titled it "In My Own Little Corner" as I have as always felt a little odd and in my own little world, but never understood why. Perhaps, some of you can relate? The title is also the name of the song that I used to land my Broadway Debut, A CHORUS LINE and is layered within the show with several meanings close to home.
"In My Own Little Corner" has been described as "touching, heartfelt, hopeful, and educational." Through song and story, and a bit of dancing, I share about my mother's death, my career and stories of my ups and downs, along with the huge grasp mental illness has played in both my mom's and my life. I explore how it is possible to get proper help, medicine, and tools to find clarity in one's life with bipolar disorder or any mental illness.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This show is for those who feel alone and in the dark with regards to their own mental health, as well as their loved ones who may not understand what someone is going through and yearns to know more. May my mother's and my story be a beacon of hope for people in need, struggling with mental illness.
PLEASE NOTE: I am fully aware I am not a clinical professional, but only here to stand in my truth, not in shame, but to give hope that there is life after diagnosis and it doesn't have to be scary.
We know this story must continue to be told so that others see, hear and feel there is hope for a balanced life with mental illness. Through the magic of filmmaking, we want to create a story that lives beyond November 5th, 2022.
THE HOPE: To provide resources and hope for others who may feel in the dark when it comes to helping their brain and who suffer from mood disorders, or any other mental illness.
THE GOALS:
1. To pay professional artists to film the live show on November 5th, 2022, so that it may be purchased and live on streaming services, world wide.
2. Serve as a tour to colleges and high schools, including a talkback, spreading awareness.
3. Be a limited engagement in any theatre across the globe.
