Issue Box Theatre’s commitment to theatre as a tool for dignity and social change was featured in The Toledo Blade, highlighting how the company’s Actorvists are bringing performance and storytelling into community spaces to uplift voices often marginalized in the arts. The article spotlights the theatre’s work partnering with local organizations to create storytelling opportunities for people living with mental

“In 1995, a handful of forgotten suitcases were discovered in the recently closed Willard Psychiatric Center in upstate New York, untouched since their owners checked in many years before. Inspired by the photographs of these bags taken by Jon Crispin, The Willard Suitcases is a world-premiere musical that imagines the lives that packed these bags, some funny, some strange, some tragic,

In the show Spring Awakening, the father of the rapist, tells the mother of the raped girl that she shouldn’t let her daughter play in haylofts. And we thought victim-blaming was a new thing. The director Becca Martin has a great concept for this show.

November 29th & 30th, 2019 Toledo Repertoire Theatre An elegy is a poetic writing honoring the dead. “Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens” is a musical review, written during the heart of the AIDS crisis, which does just that; it shares with the audience the types of stories of those we’ve lost to AIDS-related illness and offers hope for

A short film, amplifying a collection of voices, stories, and truths shared by individuals of marginalized experiences. Buy Tickets Here! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS to “See Me 5”: Voices from the Thomas M Wernert Center CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS to “See Me 5”: Voices from Toledo and Beyond The I Want You to See Me Project is a platform for

September 19, 2019 Every Brilliant Thing is a story about a seven-year old child who was taken to the hospital to see their mother after her first attempt to take her own life. This event prompts the Storyteller to make a list. A play by Duncan McMillan with Johnny Donahoe. Presented by license with Dramatists Play Service. It is a

Fundraiser for Promise House Project Beach House Family House and Issue Box Theatre.

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3 Hour CEU Training For Dementia Caregivers & Social Workers Training will include the full viewing of the play, “Remember Me”; an overview of dementia; discussion with caregivers and professionals working with dementia; and talk back with actors, writer, and director about the unique artistic opportunity to raise awareness about the stigmas associated with dementia. Based on a play by

Improving well-being through creativity, laughter and meaningful interaction Issue Box Theatre’s Imagine That! programs increase the quality of engagement with seniors experiencing dementia, including residents in assisted living and memory care facilities; and participants in recovery programs. Issue Box Theatre collaborates with community partners who provide resources for specific issues. Some of our partners include Toledo YMCA and Salvation Army’s