https://www.patriciacosulich.com/the-great-imitator

The Great Imitator, Huntington Beach, CA (2026)

02/10/2023

Patricia Cosulich (Patricia Cosulich || Life Coach & Podcaster]) is a Southern California-based life coach, podcaster, and playwright.

After years of advocacy for other causes, Patricia decided it was time to speak out about her battle with invisible illness. While earning her MA in Social Innovation, she wrote The Great Imitator. 🎭💚🗣

After years of treatment (and 8+ years fighting for a diagnosis 🤕), Patricia is now in remission from Lyme disease. 💓🏃🏻‍♀️

While tick-borne infection forever changed her life and perspective, she’s much more than “the Lyme girl.” So she shifted to reclaim the lost parts of her identity and interests, which inspired her to create — a podcast where she talks about life design and growth. 🎙

To learn more, visit her website www.patriciacosulich.com and follow her at Patricia Cosulich || Life Coach & Podcaster].

To work with Patricia, you can join her group coaching program, Your Next Chapter.

If you are looking for ongoing support with a community of Lyme warriors, you are invited to join the Empowerment Circle. Patricia co-facilitates this group (free and online) with a team of coaches and psychotherapists through . You can join from anywhere. 💚

09/09/2022

Taylor Windle () is a director, choreographer, writer, teacher and therapeutic theater practitioner with a passion for advocacy-based theater. Some of her directing/choreography credits include Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Wings, Footloose, Queen (a benefit concert), Miss Saigon and Grease. In addition, Taylor created a form of therapeutic filmmaking and has directed, written and produced a series alongside filmmakers with disAbilities. After graduating from Cal State Long Beach (), she became the Artistic Director of the non-profit and is currently in the Mental Health Counseling: Drama Therapy Graduate program at Lesley University (). Taylor is passionate about the transformative qualities of the arts and the capability of theater to incite positive change. She would like to thank all of those in her artistic family who make the theatre a home. She looks forward to continuing creating work that is advocacy-based, therapeutic and empowering for all.

09/08/2022

Meet Holly Jeanne, playing Lily’s mom.

Holly Jeanne is a Theatre Arts faculty member at several colleges in the southland. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Los Angeles (), a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix () and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting, Theatre Arts from California State University, Fullerton (). A freeway flyer, Holly teaches courses such as Acting, Scene Study, Audition Techniques, Introduction to Theatre, and Cultural Diversity in Theatre.

Holly is currently a proud member of SAG/AFTRA. She recently appeared as Mrs. Peacock in Clue at The Maverick, originated the role of Amy in Three Letter Words with Michael/Miguel productions at The Wayward Artist in addition to performing in Stinky Cheese Man . . . and James and the Giant Peach at the Chance. Other performance credits include Laguna Playh@lagunaplayhouse, International City Theatre (), Shakespeare Under the Moon, Santa Barbara Shakespeare, Court Theatre, Old Lyric in Logan Utah and Summer Repertory Theatre in Santa Rosa.

In her words, “So proud to be a vocal part of women’s self-advocacy”

Come support Holly Jeanne and this amazing cast TOMORROW! Link in bio. ❤️

09/08/2022

Join us for our staged reading on Friday, September 9 at the Wayward Artist Theatre in Santa Ana, CA.

Following the production we invite you to our talk back which is a question and answer session for you to interact with our panel consisting of two of our production members (playwright Patricia Cosulich & director Taylor Windle) and our guest panelist (Christina of Begin Within Today).

We promise you won’t be disappointed.

This piece was created by and for the Lyme disease community. Our mission is to raise awareness, mobilize advocacy, and fundraise for treatment grants.

Snag your ticket here 👇🎭🎟
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-imitator-staged-reading-talkback-tickets-403309368177

09/07/2022

The Great Imitator is a new play pioneering the intersection of health advocacy and theatre. 🎭

You’re invited to see our staged reading, live and in-person, at The Wayward Artist.

Friday, Sept 9 @ 7:30 PM
Santa Ana, CA

Lights up on Lily, who tries to call out sick from her own show. From encounters with a personified, satirical Pathogen to a Fairy Godmother 🧚, Lily ends up encountering a whole lot more than she bargained for.

This piece was created by and for the Lyme disease community. Our mission is to build community, mobilize advocacy, and fundraise for treatment grants.

Snag your ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-imitator-staged-reading-talkback-tickets-403309368177

See you Friday! 🥳🎟
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CREDITS:

Directed by Taylor Windle
Written & produced by Patricia Cosulich

09/04/2022

Makeda Gwaltney is 17 years old, and is so grateful to be part of such an impactful play!

She has been working on her acting career for the past 5 years, mainly in musical theater, but is happy to be branching out to different methods. She plans to continue her endeavors as an actress, as well as pursue a career in music.

Makeda would like to thank director Taylor Windle (), and playwright .Cosulich, for giving her this opportunity to bring light to those are struggling in the darkness.

Makeda was taught from a young age to fight for those who can't. She is so excited to be working on this project to bring a voice to those who have none, and a hopeful change to the medical system that will get people the diagnoses and treatments they need.

Makeda shares “I believe wholeheartedly in this outreach, and will continue to do everything I can to support and help those who are battling Lyme disease. God bless.”

Come see Makeda as Hannah on Sept 9th in Santa Ana, CA. ❤️

08/31/2022

You’re invited to see The Great Imitator at The Wayward Artist in Santa Ana, CA on Friday, Sept 9th! Join us for our first in-person event since 2019. 🥳

This new play is at the forefront of health advocacy and theatre, and was created by and for the Lyme disease community.

This project is designed to build community, mobilize advocacy, and fundraise for treatment grants.

Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-imitator-staged-reading-talkback-tickets-403309368177. 🥳🎉🎭🎟
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CREDITS:

Directed by Taylor Windle
Written & produced by Patricia Cosulich

08/30/2022

Abby Carlson is honored to be a part of and tell this incredible story alongside such a talented cast! She’ll be playing Kelly, the Professor, and Jogger’s Mom.

is a “retired” classroom music teacher turned freelance artist. She recently made her Shakespearean debut as Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet, and past roles include Maria in The Sound of Music, Ruth in Dessa Rose (LA Premiere), Rita in Waiting in the Wings (World Premiere), and Cathy in The Last 5 Years. She also models, sings and plays keyboard in , and can often be seen singing at the Disneyland Resort with .

Abby lives in sunny Redondo Beach with her husband, composer/musician Matt () and their cat/child Chloe (). She is passionate about social justice, equality, and equity, and is looking forward to spreading more awareness and support for Lyme disease warriors!

The Great Imitator brings light to a disease that has not been widely discussed, but that has dramatically affected so many. .Cosulich uses humor and sincerity to tell this important story in a way that’s moving and relatable for all. Come see this show on September 9th!

08/26/2022

Angie is a multi-faceted actress who will be playing Rep Whitsett and the Lyme doctor. 💚👩🏾‍⚕️👩🏾‍💼

She has recently performed in both "Romeo & Juliet" (Nurse) and "Shakespeare in Love" (Queen Elizabeth I) with the Electric Company Theater; "Sylvia" (Tom, Phyllis, Leslie) at the ; “Bare: A Pop Opera” (Sister Chantelle) at The Found Theater; “War of the Worlds” (Professor Pierson) at The Curtis Theater; and reprised the role of (Steele), in “A Piece of My Heart” at The Attic Community Theater. Other past performances include: “Floyd Collins” (Claire Roney) at the Newport Beach Theatre; “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (Joe); "The Crucible" (Tituba) at The Attic; and “A Raisin in the Sun” (Mama/Lena) at the . Angie was honored to receive a nomination for the 2018 - Broadway World Los Angeles Awards: Leading Actress in a Play Local for her portrayal of (Annabella) in “Gathering Blue” with Phantom Projects at the .

Angie also enjoys dabbling in film 🎥 🎞 projects, and, in her spare time, you can often find her drawing her favorite cartoon character: Girlcow the Moose.

In Angie’s words, “I'm looking forward to the message being presented, by this performance, and the seeds of hope that it may instill on those who need it most....the warriors."

Come see at in Santa Ana on Sept 9, 2022. ✨

08/23/2022

Peyton Eich (She/her) is incredibly excited and grateful to have the opportunity to play Lily in .

She is an actor, singer, and dancer with a great love and passion for the arts. She dedicates her time to theatre, visual arts, and creative writing. 🎭🎨🖌

Her favorite roles include Polonius in Hamlet, the Wardrobe in Beauty and The Beast, and Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Peyton () is entering her sophomore year at Huntington Beach High School (), and is proud to be a part of both the Acting and Musical Theatre conservatories (, , ). 🎭🎵🎤🎵🎼🎵🎶👯‍♀️

She thanks all of those that have supported her and have helped her along the way. (Specifically her mom, she could never have done it without her!). ❤️

In her words, “The Great Imitator is a beautifully written play that anyone struggling with Lyme disease should watch. It shows the truth behind this invisible disease, and I hope that many will take to advocating for these survivors.” 💚

Support this amazing cast and get your tickets today!

08/21/2022

Meet Danica, our Jogger. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ is very excited to be part of this cast and for the opportunity to raise awareness for Lyme disease warriors. 💚

Her past roles have included Belle (Beauty and the beast), Ariel (The Little mermaid), and Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins). She thanks her family for always supporting her and the amazing team she is working with.

In Danica’s words, “The Great Imitator is an incredible learning experience. Not only to learn about Lyme disease, but to perform theater in a different and creative way.” ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you, Danica! We are so grateful you are on our team! 🤗🥰

P. S. Tickets for Sept 9th in Santa Ana, CA are available through our link in bio! ❤️🎟🎭

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