Happy Friday to you all--
This is Jason Cannon with Ibis Books, and I have to start with a big ol' THANK YOU.
Your response to my news last week about CLOWNS LIKE ME heading Off-Broadway was beyond kind. Whether putting out books or plays, it's always about you, the reader/audience. Storytellers need story receivers, and you all are one of the best story receiver gangs out there.
Today I'm totally poaching the most recent newsletter from Lifeline Productions, which is the non-profit dedicated to using theatre and story to shatter the stigmas around mental health. Lifeline is the producing body that brought CLOWNS LIKE ME to life and is taking the show to New York.
You can subscribe to the Lifeline Productions newsletter HERE.
And since big news comes in threes... stay tuned. I've got several things spinning up in the background that I can't wait to share with you!
All gratitude--
Jason "Newsletter Poacher" Cannon
Lifeline Productions Newsletter
February 2024
Lifeline Celebrates our Upcoming New York Engagement of
Clowns Like Me!
It was more than a little difficult to keep the news a surprise, but well worth the celebration at our recent party to tell Scott that Clowns Like Me will be playing Off-Broadway this summer. Our Lifeline Team, family, friends, and loving donors joined us for a joyful evening as we begin our journey to the Big Apple!
Actor and Storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis and Playwright/Director Jason Cannon celebrate the big news!
Congratulations CLOWNS LIKE ME for winning “Best New Play”
and Playwright/Director Jason Cannon for winning “Best Direction of a Play” in the 2023 Broadway World Sarasota Awards!
We are actively fundraising for our New York run.
You can help us stop the stigma against mental illness!
Become A Mental Health Advocate
Telling true-life stories is one important way to educate and help change the conversation surrounding mental illness. Other ways you can help mental health perceptions is by advocating for change both in state legislation, and in national focus this election year. Our local NAMI has many resources for advocacy which can be found here. NAMI also partners with organizations such as the Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition which provides information and resources for issues affecting us regionally. Be sure to sign up for Action Alerts to learn where your voice is needed most.
Our thanks to the Community Foundation of Sarasota for their recent Sponsorship Grant for our upcoming productions!
Need Someone to Listen?
Lifeline Productions is proud to partner with many mental health organizations within our community that are here to help.
For a listing of our Community Partners and Resources
If you are having a mental health crises, NAMI provides a one-to-one online assistance at: www.Foundation2CrisisChat.org
Online & texting chats are available from 9am-3pm M-F.
For those with mental illness not in crises, you can speak with someone who understands 4-10pm daily at: (800) 945-1355
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