Misery is Optional

Misery is Optional MISERY IS OPTIONAL: Recollections of Recovery
A play by Dewey Scott-Wiley and Christine Hellman based on verbatim interviews with people in recovery.

So grateful to be presenting another play about RECOVERY! Partnering with LRADAC and The Courage Center. Come check it o...
09/14/2024

So grateful to be presenting another play about RECOVERY! Partnering with LRADAC and The Courage Center. Come check it out!

08/30/2024

Hello Misery Is Optional friends!
September is National Recovery Month. Let's kick it off with a sober/clean time countdown!

One more chance to see MISERY IS OPTIONAL at FRINGE PVD tonight at 8:30!
07/24/2021

One more chance to see MISERY IS OPTIONAL at FRINGE PVD tonight at 8:30!

Hitting the road!! .ins---ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Misery is Optional: Recollections of RecoveryMisery is Optional travels th...
06/30/2021

Hitting the road!!

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Misery is Optional: Recollections of Recovery

Misery is Optional travels the path from addiction to recovery based on anonymous interviews with people who have found freedom from addiction. Their inspiring, sometimes harrowing stories shine a light on a disease that affects 23 million Americans – and on the hope and travails of ongoing recovery. Join us as two actors depict over 20 people in a hope-filled performance starring Dewey Scott-Wiley and Christine Hellman.

Misery Is Optional was originally conceived as part of the performance incubator grant in partnership with Harbison Theatre. The team interviewed more than 40 people in active recovery from drugs and alcohol, and asked the same 10 questions. In addition, five people who work in the recovery field were interviewed in order to provide context. This has been a true collaboration in every phase of development.

Presented by Dewey Scott-Wiley and Christine Hellman.

Go to FringePVD.org to learn more about this year’s performances!

Taking a break from filming to get ready for PVD Fringe in July. Providence, get ready!
06/25/2021

Taking a break from filming to get ready for PVD Fringe in July. Providence, get ready!

Filming Misery is Optional round 2. This weekend we will be filming the magical Arischa Conner Frierson. Looking forward...
05/27/2021

Filming Misery is Optional round 2. This weekend we will be filming the magical Arischa Conner Frierson. Looking forward to the whole crew being back together!

Started filming Misery is Optional last week! Such a blessing to bring these inspiring stories to life in so many ways!
04/13/2021

Started filming Misery is Optional last week! Such a blessing to bring these inspiring stories to life in so many ways!

We started this journey 3 years ago, and it continues...we are working on the next piece, MISERY IS OPTIONAL: EVEN IN 20...
02/19/2021

We started this journey 3 years ago, and it continues...we are working on the next piece, MISERY IS OPTIONAL: EVEN IN 2020. Stay tuned!

Happy Anniversary, my dear friends and collaborators. I look forward to creating with you again soon!
02/19/2021

Happy Anniversary, my dear friends and collaborators. I look forward to creating with you again soon!

04/02/2020

We were honored to be selected as part of Piccolo Spoleto this year! Hopefully we will be there 2021!

Happy Anniversary, MIO team!! Here’s to many more!!!
02/18/2020

Happy Anniversary, MIO team!! Here’s to many more!!!

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