Type 2 - A Tragic Comedy September 11, 2009
St. Catherine's, Ontario L2S 3A1
Best in Windsor Fringe 2008
Patron's Pick, 2008
"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles thecareer of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness.We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark, dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor.
Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show.
*Warning-Strong language and mature content
For more information about "Type 2", please visit our site above.
Date: September 11, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm matinee & 7:00 pm start times
(Cast and audience afterglow to follow both performances)
Location: Sean O’Sullivan Theatre, Centre for the Arts, Brock University
Pick up your free ticket at the Box Office for the Centre
500 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, On
Or reserve tickets by phone 905.688.5550 x 3257
Read show reviews at www.type2bipolarshow.com
Official Website: http://www.type2bipolarshow.com
Added by Jazz717 on July 31, 2009
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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!
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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)