Joria Productions to Present SOLITAIRE

Solitaire follows the lives of Jordan and Christy who each live with depression and how it affects their lives as well as those who love them. While living in darkness, Solitaire also offers suggestion for finding the light at the end of the tunnel.

A devised work, Solitaire explores depression through the metaphor of the classic card game Solitaire. Using the devising method by Justin M. Schlabach, the story is created organically through collaboration between the cast and director without a script. The process begins with the artists bringing source material that inspire them regarding the premise as well as personal experiences. Using improvisation exercises, the director draws out theatrical ways to present the source material and research.

Featuring performances by Stephanie Alvarez (Parables for the One Percent), Anisha Brunson (Five Women Wearing the Same Dress), Tyler Crozier (Ophelia), Angela Dahl (And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little), and Martinique Watson (Birmingham Children's March). Direction by Justin M. Schlabach (Once Upon).

Performances are held at Joria Productions (410 W. 47th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10036) on Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, 2015 at 7:30pm and Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:00pm. Presale tickets may be purchased for $12 each at http://jmssolitaire.bpt.me Tickets at the door are $15 each.

The Trevor Project (www.thetrevorproject.org) will be given 20% of ticket sales as a donation. (Justin M. Schlabach and Solitaire: An Original Play are not affiliated with The Trevor Project)