By Particular to the AFRO
“From Dependancy to Deliverance,” a extremely acclaimed stage play by Ursula Battle, returns to Baltimore for encore performances on Feb. 24. The present will start promptl at 1 p.m. on the Sollers Level Multipurpose heart, situated at 323 Sollers Level Street in Dundalk, Md.
Ursula Battle, a journalist and playwright for over 20 years says, “this play is a should see.”
The cease in Dundalk is simply a small piece of the 2023-2024 tour that has been wowing audiences throughout the nation.
“Everybody is aware of somebody who’s struggling or has suffered from some type of habit,” Battle informed the AFRO.
The play’s storyline focuses on the lives of six people– men and women– who’re three months into their restoration journeys after affected by numerous addictions.
In response to the Affiliation of American Medical Schools 21 million Individuals endure from habit and one and 5 don’t know the place to go for assist.
Dr. Gregory Department, who directs the play, requested Battle to write down “From Dependancy to Deliverance.” Department is the director and well being officer for the Baltimore County Division of Well being and Human Providers, and has been in public well being for 20 years.
“It was my love for theater, a need to place a human face on habit the issues our communities are experiencing that inspired me to ask her,” Department stated. “This manufacturing helps take away the stigma surrounding habit. It offers folks a view into the lifetime of an addict and the way one can transfer from habit to restoration. It’s a tough street. It helps the viewers to see habit because the illness it’s,” Department informed the AFRO.
“I’ve been approached by individuals who skilled this manufacturing asking for assist for the illness or for somebody they know struggling habit, “says Battle. “We knew we had been onto one thing when internet hosting open auditions. Dr. Department and I encountered a girl on the road overdosing and he instantly went to his automobile, grabbed some Narcan and helped save her life. To me, that was an indication that this play was one thing we wanted to do,” stated Battle.
In response to each Battle and Department, “From Dependancy to Deliverance” isn’t just entertaining–it’s informative, instructional and transformative.
“It’s not nearly habit, however forgiveness and the conditions addicts encounter alongside their journey to restoration,” stated Battle.
“From Dependancy to Deliverance” can also be a testomony to the expertise within the Baltimore space– from youngsters to seniors. The singing, dancing, laughing, crying and portrayal of their characters is riveting,” stated Battle.
“From Dependancy to Deliverance” is rated PG-13, on account of some sturdy content material and profanity.
For extra info or to buy tickets name 443-531-4787 or 443-531-5830. It’s also possible to go to www.battlestageplays.com.
