The Grace Project: SICK
Created By Judith Thompson
Co-Created & Assistant Directed by Lauren Brotman
In Association with The SICK Collective
World Premiere
Part of the 2010 Next Stage Festival
Jan 6-16, 2010
Part of The Whole Shebang at Harbourfront
Spring 2010
Dora Nominated for its production the play sets out to explore the many concepts and ideas relating to disability, illness, challenge, and what it means to be thought of as sick by the rest of the world. The Grace Project: Sick gives voice to young people who may otherwise be disenfranchised by their experiences; showing not only the pain and isolation, but the joys and grace with which these remarkable young adults navigate and control their own destinies.
Cast
Jordan Balzan, Victoria Carr, Domanique Grant, Emma Mackenzie Hillier, Megan Dale Murray, Nicole Dale Murray, Krystal Hope Nausbaum, Adrian Rebucas, Tanya Rintoul, Nazmul Shaheed, David Shelley, Rebecca Solway, Malube Uhindugingala and Lisa Waters
Creative
Produced by - Jack Grinhaus and Sarah Miller-Garvin
Script Supervisor - Jordi Mand
Stage Manager/Production Manager - Scott Seetoo
Production Design - Beth Kates
Assistant Designer - Melissa Joakim and Suzie Balogh
Assistant Stage Manager - Blue Bigwood-Mallin
Graphic Design - Joshua Korngut
A spirited and engrossing showcase of living with an invisible illness.There's plenty of other great ensemble work in the show, and some very moving autobiographical stories; provided all the performers can commit to future runs, we see this show having lots of legs.
- Now Toronto