"A SUPRISINGLY JOYOUS AND CATHARTIC EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH THE ACTOR AND THE AUDIENCE."- HERALD TRIBUNE
A story of living with mental illness.
Like, lots of mental illness
Starring actor, storyteller, and patient
Scott Ehrenpreis
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Written and Directed by
Jason Cannon
SARASOTA AT
The Cook Theatre
May 23rd-26th
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OFF-BROADWAY AT
The DR2 Theatre
June 21-August 18th
In his deeply personal and universally resonant one-man show, seasoned actor and master storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis tells his humorous yet profound story of living with mental illness. Like, lots of mental illness.
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Clowns Like Me fearlessly confronts the challenges of living with autism spectrum disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, and depression, weaving a tale that is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring. Through his journey, Scott uncovers a remarkable truth: the stage becomes his sanctuary, a place where, if only for a few hours, he can emerge from the shadows of his struggles into the spotlight of empowerment and self-expression.
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Don't miss this unique and uplifting theatrical experience that promises not only to entertain but to illuminate the resilience of the human spirit. Clowns Like Me invites audiences to witness the transformative power of storytelling, where laughter and vulnerability collide to reveal the strength found in facing one's fears. Join Scott for an unforgettable evening complete with post-show talkbacks where the magic of theater becomes a beacon of hope and liberation for those impacted by mental illness.
“I feel very passionate about this theatrical event that will entertain and change lives.” - Tony Award-Winning Producer Jonathan Demar
“… thought-provoking, compelling, rings-true, a necessary
message, meaningful, and above all, extremely entertaining.”
– ANTHONY GRAZIANO
“Aside from all that I learned … it’s a damn good story.”
- DAVID RUBIN
“ We found Scott’s story both moving and informative.”
- JOAN AND BRIAN WIDES, THE MELISSA WIDES FOUNDATION
“To say we were blown away would be an understatement.”
- LARRY AND SHEREE ZASLAVSKY
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“I found answers and closure to my son’s suicide that nothing in the past 10 years could give me.”
- DENA WIRT
Purchase your copy of the script here:
Recently featured on WEDU PBS Arts Plus! Click here to watch.
LISTEN TO PODCASTS
Clowns Like Me star Scott Ehrenpreis was recently a guest on Carrie Seidman’s podcast, “FACEing Mental Illness.” Listen now as he talks about his personal struggles and how Clowns Like Me is getting its world premiere on the stage in Sarasota!
Joel Ehrenpreis, founder of Lifeline Productions, Inc., was featured as a guest on The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s podcast, “Centering Kids.” He discusses how he discovered his son's talent and nurtured his dream to one day be an actor, all while educating the public about what it means to live with disabilities, disorders, and mental health challenges.
Father and son duo, Joel and Scott Ehrenpreis of Lifeline Productions, Inc., were guests on "The Broken Road to Mental Health" Podcast hosted by Sharon Fekete. They discussed their experience with Scott's mental illness struggles and how Clowns Like Me has helped create positive change in their lives, and the lives of others.
Here’s what the media have
said about the show:
“Actor battles mental illness with humor and heart in one-man play ‘Clowns Like Me’”
– SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE
“Actor finds catharsis sharing life with mental illness in one-man play at Cook Theatre”
– SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE
“Sarasota actor bares his soul in one-man show”
– OBSERVER
’Clowns Like Me’ spotlights mental health”
– THE DAILY SUN, “LET’S GO!”
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“’Clowns Like Me’ shines spotlight on mental health”
– WEST COAST WOMAN MAGAZINE
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“One-man show, ‘Clowns Like Me’ brings awareness to mental illness”
– ABC 7, SUNCOAST VIEW
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“A one-man show with a difference”
– OBSERVER