How can a theater company help raise mental health
awareness by staging a play that tackles the theme of depression, suicidal
tendencies and suicide itself?
Catch Twin Bill Theater’s eye-opening
production aimed to shed light and raise awareness on mental health issues to
its audiences in “Suicide Incorporated” - a 2010 tragicomedy by brilliant Off-
Broadway playwright Andrew Hinderaker.
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| Andrew Hinderaker |
Imagine a world where a company that
edits suicide notes exists. Now imagine being part of that company. "Suicide Incorporated" centers around a company that makes money by drafting suicide
notes. The business is Hallmark gone Wall Street, turning a profit by bullishly
pushing its clients to perform the unspeakable. The CEO speaks, in an
advertiser’s tongue, about cornering the market by targeting those suicide
victims least likely to leave notes: Men. It turns out all these men are
emotional mice when it comes to discussing matters of the self.
The show is directed by Steven Conde starring six topnotch actors coming from
different theater backgrounds have bonded together to essay the pivotal roles
in this dark comedy exploring the perils of depression, coping with loss, guilt
and redemption,
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| Steven Conde |
Hans Eckstein shall play the role of Jason, the newest hire of Legacy
Letters, a company that prides itself in doing just that. He has an impressive
back catalog of birthday cards
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| Hans Eckstein |
Jeremy Domingo plays Scott, the CEO
and owner of Legacy Letters.
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| Jeremy Domingo |
Bibo Reyes plays the role of Tommy,
Jason's younger brother who, much like Jason, has some secrets of his own.
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| Bibo Reyes |
Mako Alonzo and George Schulze shall
alternately play the role of Norm, Jason's first client.
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| Mako Alonzo |
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| George Schulze |
Chino Veguillas shall play the role
of Perry, Scott's ever loyal employee and the office kiss-ass.
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| Chino Veguillas |
Produced by Twin Bill Theater, the company aims to produce
shows that explore and challenge issues faced by today’s society. As its first
official play for their first season, the founders led by theater professionals
Joseph and Francis Matheu also noted that their goals are also focused on
stirring up the public’s interest to rediscover, love and preserve our
historical, cultural and spiritual values through theater; and to make quality,
thought-provoking productions more accessible to the non-theater going public.
The artistic team of “Suicide Incoporated”
are as follows: Steven Conde (Director), Ed Lacson (Set Design), Jay Pangilinan
(Sound Design), and Joseph Matheu (Lighting Design).
The production team includes: Francis
Matheu (Production Manager), Leoren Violan (Stage Manager and Graphic Design),
Toots Tolentino (Publicity), Juliene Mendoza (Photography), and Kathleen
Francisco (Marketing).
The playdates of “Suicide
Incorporated” are as follows:
July 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 – 8 PM
July 17, 24 & 31 – 3 PM
JULY 30 – 3 PM & 8
PM
All shows will be held at The P.A.R.C
(Performing Arts and Recreation Center) in 494
Lt. Artiaga Street, San Juan for ages 15 years old above due to strong language, and sexual references. It will be running for 1 hour & 20 minutes with no intermission.
Artist ? Doctor ? Engineer ? Businessman ? Lawyer ?
Teacher ? Writer ? Man ? Woman ? Child ? Mother ? Father ? Grandparent ?
Mental health awareness is for
everyone. It's time to talk about it And, it’s never too late to show you care
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Now stop imagining and get your
tickets at https://goo.gl/bwsLkF, 0927-460-4652, or 0916-775-9374
To get updates on the show, check them on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/twinbilltheater
or visit their website www.twinbilltheater.com or follow them on Twitter or Instagram @twinbilltheater.
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