Aviva Community Fund Type 2 - Journey into a Bipolar World October 28, 2009
Windsor, Ontario
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Type 2 - A Journey Into a Bipolar World
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Reducing Stigma toward mental illness & Creating Awareness One Show at a Time!
Bipolar disease. It's a slow and silent killer. It compromises a sufferer's well being, relationships and in many cases, life itself. Often mistaken for the more serious "schizophrenia", it's the secret medical disorder that nobody wants to talk about. Those who want to know more don't know what questions to ask. Those who suffer from it rarely know how to respond to those that ask.
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EVERY 40 SECONDS A PERSON WHO IS LOVED COMMITS SUICIDE!
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Type 2's Latest Reviews From Hamilton.
Media Reviews
ONTARIO ARTS REVIEW
BY DANNY GAISIN
…it certainly is the most important play of (Hamilton) Fringe. The play is written by, & co-stars Jason Gale whose personal knowledge of Bi-polar manic depression bestows an added sense of truth to this work. Gale portrays Michael who caringly supports a wife suffering from the illness. Michelle Mainwaring imparts such realism to every symptomatic facet of the mental disease that one forgets this is but a stage performance. Her Jasmine character is a stand-up comedienne so the stress of ‘Show Biz’ adds to the pressure cooker. … The realism of rationalizations; excuses, and roller coaster mood -swings will make audience members begin to personally wonder “Am I Type 1 or Type 2?” This is a must-see production!
View Magazine
TYPE 2 – A TRAGIC COMEDY – (Michelle J. Mainwaring / Jason Gale)
One of the most honest and intense stories in this year’s Fringe is the all-encompassing Type 2. With an absolutely brilliant performance by Windsor’s Michelle J. Mainwaring and a hauntingly perfect script, this production is not to be missed. (JD)
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TESTIMONIALS
Type 2 - A Tragic Comedy press reviews
"I absolutely loved the show, it was brilliant, very powerful! Keep up the wonderful work!!!"
- Jason Chapman, A News
" Type 2 is a must see...but bring along a hanky."
- Melanie Deveau, CKLW News Radio
"I don’t often strongly recommend productions..You won’t be disappointed."
-Mary Ellen Herder, CK Times
"TYPE 2 is a show that goes in many interesting directions...you can't help but be affected by the dramatic toll this disorder takes on peoples' lives."
- Rob Tymec, WAMM Magazine
"The highs and lows of bipolar disorder are explored in this honest,
humorous and heart wrenching play, Type 2 - A Tragic Comedy"
-Erica Bauer, The Chatham Daily News
TESTIMONIALS
From the O.P.A. Ontario Psychological Association
“Amazing! Bravo! Unsanitized realistic portrayal of the pain and the heartbreak of living with this illness or loving someone who has it.”
Dr. Joyce Isbitsky, Sault Ste. Marie
“Very moved by both performances. Well acted with a lot of heart. Absolutely would recommend, it was an extremely realistic portrayal of what bi-polar is like- not just for the person suffering but the family as well.”
Dr. C. Hartrige
“Excellent! Would recommend because it hit the nail on the head.
Well written and performed.”
W. Lamez
** “It was a very moving experience. A close friend and partner's life was ravaged by bipolar disorder but he refused treatment.
I would recommend this performance.”
** “Moving, provocative and candid. Would recommend because it was a vivid and touching narrative of the pain and love for families and loved ones.”
** Anon