Plays to raise funds for Alzheimer Society
Theatre Algoma will presents two one-act plays that focus on memory loss and dementia. You Will Remember Me is a play by Francois Archambault translated by Bobby Theodore and presented by permission of the author and the translator, says a media release from Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District. “This play is subtle, moving, and funny and follows a family’s struggle with dementia,” the release says. “Edouard is a university professor and historian, a figure prominent in the public eye. He has been proud throughout his life of his memory, and as his memory fails, he tests the ability of family members to care for him.” The second play by Arthur Miller is presented by permission of Dramatists Play Service and is entitled, I Can’t Remember Anything Alzheimer Society describes it as “a gentle poignant study of two old friends.” a wealthy widow, and a retired draftsman who was her husband’s best friend, despite differences in lifestyle and political outlook. “Both lament the passing of better days, the lack of contact with loved ones, and the loss of memory that clouds the time left to them,” says the media release. Tickets can be purchased in advance only, $20 for adults and $10 for students. They are available at the Alzheimer Society office, 341 Trunk Rd., the George Leach Centre at Algoma University, and the Station Mall Box Office. Performances are on Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30pm, and Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at Shingwauk Auditorium at the university. The event is in support of Alzheimer Society to help with the expense of local services such as support and counselling, education, recreation therapy and the Minds in Motion® Program. From a media release