Distracted - February 23-March 17, 2012

Distracted

by Lisa Loomer

directed by Clive Worsley

February 23-March 17, 2012

"When you have a child, it's like having your heart walking around outside your body."

Nine-year-old Jesse is "distracted." His teacher thinks he has ADD, his father thinks he is "just a boy," and Mom just wants him to live a "normal" life.

This show is rated PG-13 for strong language and adult content

March 4th Special Event with Dr. Brian Blaisch, M.D.:
After the performance of Distracted on March 4, Dr. Brian Blaisch, M.D. will lead a talk and Q&A regarding ADHD, autism, and other learning and behavioral problems.  As both a practicing physician specializing in learning and behavior, ADHD, and behavioral pediatrics as well as the father of a child with autism, Dr. Blaisch is uniquely qualified to speak to how to deal with and adapt to the challenges of raising a child with a learning or behavioral problem.  This post-show event will begin at approx. 4PM and is free of charge and open to the public.

The Cast:

Nathan Correll - Jessie^

Derek Fischer - Dr. Jinks

Louise Fisher - Natalie

Chris Parnell-Hayes - Dad

Julia Heitner - Vera

Louis Kehoe - Jessie*

Hannah Knapp - Sherry

Rami Margron - Dr. Waller

Tamara Miller - Dr. Zavala

Eleanor Reinholdt - Mama

*Louis Kehoe performs on February 23 and 25, and March 3, 9, 11, and 16

^Nathan Correll performs on February 24 and March 2, 4, 10, 15, and 17