BEST IN WINDSOR FRINGE, 2008
Patron's Pick, 2008

City:
St. Catherine's, Ontario
Address:
500 Glenridge. Ave
Phone:
905.688.5550 x 3257
Cost:
Free

"Type 2- A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. The story chronicles the career of a stand up comic who suffers from the illness.We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect her husband and their relationship. "Type 2" is a rags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punches from either viewpoint. The show features the re-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark, dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who was nominated for best actor.

Gale wrote the script, utilizing his research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show.

*Warning-Strong language and mature content

Hosted by: Niagara CMHA and Brock University

Generously Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion (H.T. Church) Branch 24 & Brock University.

The cost of parking for ticket holders will be covered by

Human Resources and Environment Health and Safety Department.

The Ontario Arts Review

by Danny Gaisin
....it certainly is the most important play of Fringe. The play is written by, & co-stars Jason Gale whose personal knowledge of Bi-polar manic depression bestows an added sense of truth to this work. Gale portrays Michael who caringly supports a wife suffering from the illness. Michelle Mainwaring imparts such realism to every symptomatic facet of the mental disease that one forgets this is but a stage performance. Her Jasmine character is a stand-up comedienne so the stress of ‘Show Biz’ adds to the pressure cooker. Director Eleanor Piotrowski utilizes short episodic skits to present the impulsive moods, energy levels, and the behavioral peaks & valleys experienced by sufferers. The realism of rationalizations; excuses, and roller coaster mood -swings will make audience members begin to personally wonder "Am I type 1 or Type 2?" This is a must-see production!

VIEW MAGAZINE
July 23, 2009

TYPE 2 - A TRAGIC COMEDY - (Michelle J. Mainwaring / Jason
Gale)
One of the most honest and intense stories in this year's Fringe is
the all encompassing Type 2. With an absolutely brilliant
performance by Windsor's Michelle J. Mainwaring and a hauntingly
perfect script, this production is not to be missed. (JD)

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