Previous Productions
THE TIES THAT BIND is really all about society's perception of Mental Illness. What is normal? The ultimate goal of this play is to help erase that stigma and to continue the conversation that will help create compassion, awareness, understanding and support. We must all learn — and relearn — how to have compassion. With that compassion, we can help create a better world, in which to live better, to live gently and well. And to be well. Be Well.
Mental Illness affects all of us. 1 in 4 people will experience some form of Mental Illness at least once in their lifetime. For some, it lasts a lifetime. Sadly, for others, and far too often, Mental Illness ends their life. Mental Illness still carries and awful stigma in today's society. With that stigma, comes shame; and out of that shame comes lack of treatment, support and understanding for those who need it.
Sam Ward wants you to know, to understand. Does anyone understand? Life, work, family, the lifelong effects of bullying, brutality, depression, homophobia, loneliness, rejection, S.I. HRT, GIC'S, RSP'S, endless line-ups, disloyal friend, depression, gut-wrenching disappointment, depression.
"Do you understand? Does anyone understand?"
ASR - Suicide & Depression Studies
at St. Michael's Hospital for
World Suicide Prevention Day
presents
Our Souls' production of
The Ties That Bind
A Brutally Dark Comedy
Written & Performed by James Ince
Directed by Istvan Dugalin
Sound Design by Paul Humphrey
Lighting Design by Christopher Ross
Stage Managed by Alice Ferreyra
Saturday September 10th, 2016
Theatre Passe Muraille
16 Ryerson Ave. Toronto
Doors: 7 pm
*Performance: 7:30 pm
followed by a reception of remembrance and a Q&A with James Ince
and Istvan Dugalin
*Please note early curtain time
Proceeds from the event will support suicide research and clinical interventions with the ASR Suicide & Depression Studies Program
The Ties That Bind at the Hamilton Fringe 2016
Our Souls presents
The Ties That Bind
- a brutally dark comedy -
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Thurs July 14 9:00pm
Sat July 16 7:30pm
Sun July 17 3:30pm
Mon July 18 7:30pm
Wed July 20 6:00pm
Sat July 23 2:00pm
Sun July 24 6:00pm
Mills Hardware
95 King St. E.
Hamilton, ON
Proudly presented as part of the
Hamilton Fringe Festival
July 14-24, 2016
REVIEWS:
"The jolting, bumpy ride (with) creative lighting which...creates an appropriately terrifying effect."
"Ince's portrayal of mental illness is eminently believable, to the point that it's sometimes scary. "
"...marvels of image and persona painting."
- View Magazine
"...meaningful and valuable work that deserves to be seen."
- View Magazine
From Hamilton Fringe 2016 reviews.
Our Souls production of
The Ties That Bind first previewed
at Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace
on November 4th, 2015.
The Ties That Bind had its World Premiere on November 6th, 2015
for a total of 6 performances.
CAST
James Ince...................................Sam Ward
PERSONNEL
Istvan Dugalin......................................................Director
Tony Matthews.....................................Associate Director
Heather Bellingham..................................Stage Manager
Paul Humphrey........................................Sound Designer
Christopher Ross...................................Lighting Designer
Heather Bellingham..........................Production Manager
Publicity & Graphic Design.......................Jennifer Radford
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