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Young People’s Theatre is proud to present a brand new play by acclaimed playwright and director Edward Roy. Commissioned by YPT, Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest is a riveting story exploring teen mental health and the stigma associated with it. This world premiere will be presented on the Mainstage from May 7 to 17, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week, May 7-14.
Commissioned by YPT, this riveting play explores teen mental health. Patricia, Jude and Trey meet regularly at a drop-in group for teenagers diagnosed with a mental health issue. In a series of scenes from both the group and their personal lives, we get to know their unique situations as they struggle with school workloads, worried parents, peer pressure and broken hearts. Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest reminds us that stigmatization of mental illness is still one of the biggest barriers to finding and holding on to hope.
Directed by Edward Roy. Featuring Miranda Edwards, David Patrick Fleming, Brendan McMurty-Howlett and Soo Garay.
Set & Projections Designer: Andy Moro; Costume Designer: Nina Okens; Lighting Designer: Kim Purtell; Sound Designer: Lyon Smith; Dramaturg: Stephen Colella; Stage Manager: Kevin Olson.
BEYOND THE CUCKOO’S NEST
Written and directed by Edward Roy
WORLD PREMIERE
MAINSTAGE | MAY 7 TO 17, 2012
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13 & up
OPENING: Wednesday, May 9 at 1PM (media opening) & 7PM (community opening)
PREVIEWS: Mon. May 7 @ 10:15 AM & Tues. May 8 at 1PM
PERFORMANCES: Mon. to Fri. @ 10:15 AM & 1PM with some exceptions | Sat. May 12 at 2PM & 4PM
Performance schedule: http://youngpeoplestheatre.ca/en/current/calendar_cuckoo.cfm
ADVISORY: strong language
Young People’s Theatre | 165 Front Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $15-$20 + HST & service charges | Online: youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Box Office: 416.862.2222 | For more information visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca
2012-03-22
Toronto: YPT explores teen mental health in “Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest” May 7-17