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Thanks for the good wishes, and I knew most people would not be able to come due to distance, but still hoping! We move the time frame forward through the use of monologues, which helps as a theatrical device to keep it flowing. Actually, the 7 1/2 years of the programme are in the first act, then in the second act we explain the events which led the mother to the decision of taking her to the programme. It's a kind of reverse storytelling.
Again - thanks for the support!
Leanne

Is uniformity [of opinion] attainable? Millions of innocent men, women, and children, since the introduction of Christianity, have been burnt, tortured, fined, imprisoned; yet we have not advanced one inch towards uniformity. What has been the effect of coercion? To make one half the world fools, and the other half hypocrites.
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Hi all,
For those of you who would like to see a play based on KIDS and a Calgary teen's experiences in that programme for 7 1/2 years, come see the show I've co-written and am directing called "Saving Grace:Based on a True Story".
It runs Dec. 9-20th at the Joyce Doolittle Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatres. You can call 263-0079 to get tickets and information. If you want more details, I will be happy to provide them to you.
Leanne Padmos
Artistic Director
Foxglove Theatre Productions

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--Ludwig von Mises

I understand that some survivors of the programme may feel that a play trivializes the experience. There isn't much I can say to that, except that my intention is not to "entertain". As a playwright, I feel bound to material that challenges and provokes the audience to have another look at something they thought they understood or a first look at something they've never even considered. The term "play" itself seems trivial, however properly channeled the medium of theatre becomes moving, disturbing and enlightening. This is not a money-making venture. Unlike the large production companies backing movies such as the ones you mentioned, I will likely produce this piece at a loss, or if I'm blessed, I'll break even. The story compells me to tell it, just as it compelled my niece to share it so willingly with us. I won't reach every audience member with the seriousness of her life's story, but perhaps one or two might leave feeling a little differently about properly examining treatment options and less judgemental toward any young person whose life is in chaos. The play is about my niece - what she went through before the programme as well as during, and what a miracle it is that she's so well adjusted afterwards. It's also a warning to parents: The kinds of things she did at a very young age are things many kids are drawn into, so be vigilant. Thank you for your concern. When I undertook this task, I knew some of you may not give it your blessing. I will not treat this production lightly.

Thank you also to John for the recommendations re: set design. I had something extremely similar in mind (white walls, blue plastic chairs- I'll use the 8 steps on the wall), so I know I'm on the right track in that regard. John, I wanted to know if you would allow me to use your comments re: if there had been more profit in killing us, he would have. If you give me permission, I can either credit you in the playbill or not, as you prefer.

Leanne
Foxglove Theatre
Calgary, Alberta

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--Abraham Lincoln

I apologize. I posted this incorrectly under Teen Treatment Industry the first time, so...now it's in the proper place.
For anyone who's interested, I am writing a play about the programme and my niece's experiences there. I was troubled and moved by her story, and I thought it needed telling in an accessible way for the ordinary person. She's been generous with her insights and history and the brutality it all, but as I would be interested to hear other points of view as well to incorporate into the writing, I invite anyone to share even the oddest detail, nuance or impression that you can recall about anything at all - food, discussions, the "language" of the programme (which I'm trying to master), Newton himself, the rules, etc. I'm doing some reading here, and it's a great resource, thank you. I've written to the webmaster, but got no reply, so I'm trying to reach out this way. The play is called "Saving Grace: Based on a True Story" and it will be performed in Calgary, Alberta in December at the Pumphouse Theatre. Hope to hear from you.
Leanne
Foxglove Theatre

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Dear Phil,
I am writing to you to ask if I have any legalities preventing me from naming Newton and the programme name KIDS or any other programmes he was involved in as I write my play about an experience my niece went through in her time there. I am aware of some of your involvement as a champion for the survivors of KIDS, so I felt able to approach you re: advice. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of these victims. You can e-mail me directly at [email protected] if you'd like.
Leanne
Foxglove Theatre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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[ This Message was edited by: Leanne on 2003-07-23 23:58 ]