Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health announces Shades of Blue: The Show, a staged reading of original essays from the authors of the ground-breaking and critically acclaimed book, Shades of Blue.
The show will be directed by Logan Beth Fisher on May 28, 2016 at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY at 7pm. Tickets will be $20 and proceeds will benefit WWAMH.
Folks are invited to audition to share an essay, poem or original piece of music at this show, alongside some of the essayists of the critically acclaimed book, Shades of Blue, edited by Amy Ferris.
You can audition at
- Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the Christine McDonald Room Crandall Library
- Glens Falls, NY 1:30-4:30 pm
- Saturday, March 19, 2016 in the H. Dutcher Community Room Saratoga Library
- Saratoga Springs, NY 1-3 pm
Email the director, Logan Beth Fisher to schedule a time at loganbethfisher@gmail.com
The silent epidemic of depression affects millions of people and takes dozens of lives every day, and yet our culture grapples with the stigma against open discussion of mental illness. Editor Amy Ferris has collected stories written by so many talented authors to illuminate the truth behind that stigma and offer compassion, solidarity, and hope for all those who have struggled with depression and other mental illnesses.
WWAMH is very excited to sponsor this show. Part of the agency’s mission is to promote the awareness and importance of mental wellbeing in the community. One way to do that is to increase the dialogue about mental illness, which will hopefully lessen the stigma. Using the authors’ voices to educate the public on the complexity of mental illness will in turn show why agencies like WWAMH are essential in the community.
Proceeds raised at this event will be used to financially support the various programs that we offer.
Please get in touch with Logan Beth Fisher at Loganbethfisher@gmail.com
for more information on the show.
