Playwright and actor Samuel Simon performs ‘Dementia Man, An Existential Journey’ 7-9 p.m. June 21 at SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo

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“Dementia Man, An Existential Journey” is the award-winning autobiographical story of a man who faces his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease performed by actor and playwright Samuel A. Simon 7-9 p.m. June 21 at SALA Event Center.

In this full-length theatrical piece, Simon takes the stage as a man facing his cognitive decline and asks the hard questions of what to do next in the face of what he calls “an existential journey”. The play challenges the audience to imagine a meaningful future for the millions of people with neurocognitive disease, with accommodation and adaptation.

Directed by Thadd McQuade with dramaturgy by Gabrielle Maisels, “Dementia Man, An Existential Journey” made its world premiere at Capital Fringe in Washington, D.C. in July 2023 and is the recipient of the 2023 Dementia Arts Impact Award by the Dementia Spring Foundation.

There are two ticket tiers available for this show: Free or VIP. The VIP tickets include front row seating, a goodie bag and a signed copy of Simon’s book “The Actual Dance”. VIP tickets are $40 or $70 for two. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https://sala.losalamos.com/events/dementia-man-an-existential-journey/

LARSO interviews actor and playwright Samuel A. Simon on ‘Dementia Man’.