Tangles in Time Presentations & Films
Join ‘Tangles in Time’ Artistic Director, Teya Sepinuck who will present films of performances from the original Theater of Witness production created and performed by people living with dementia, care partners and healthcare professionals. These true stories of love, loss, illness, and caring invite audiences to connect and build empathy—even through changes in memory, identity and time. The presentation also includes live discussion with some of the participants/performers about the healing effects of creative story-telling.
For more information about bringing the ‘Tangles in Time’ Presentation to your venue, contact Teya at: teya@theaterofwitness.org
Tangles in Time was an original Theater of Witness performance created and performed by people living with dementia, care partners and health professionals. Based on the performers’ own true stories of love, loss, illness, and, caring, the production wove together live performance with original music, film, and visual imagery. Co-produced by Thomas Jefferson University and Theater of Witness, the development of ‘Tangles in Time’ is led by Teya Sepinuck, founder and artistic director of Theater of Witness. The live performances took place at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral on September 14th and 15th, 2019.
Visit tanglesintime.org for more films, photos, and information.
Photography by Raymond Holman
Watch Mike & Mary Anne’s story:
Watch Sunny’s ancestor story:
Reflections and Endorsements
“It is a gift that puts love at the center. I feel gratitude for your vision, compassion, community and voice.” – Audience member
“Thank you for reminding me that love has no boundaries, no age, and defies the test of time.” – Audience member
“Simply beautiful. This gives hope and inspiration for the future.” – Audience member
What a moving and motivating presentation! I am so grateful for the opportunity to experience ‘Tangles in Time’; to be able to witness the stories of those who are living with dementia either as the patient or caregiver. I learned so much from their words, their stories, and from the Artistic Director, Teya Sepinuck. Thank you for sharing your talents and stories with us, and for helping us to become better caregivers in our work and in our lives.”
Patricia Curtin, MD, FACP, CMD
Section Chief, Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Medicine Education Coordinator, Dept of Medicine Residency Program
Medical Director, Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) Units—Christiana Hospital-6A & Wilmington Hospital-8S
As one who is not easily moved emotionally, ‘Tangles in Time’ touched my heart in a very special way through its beautiful artistic design and meaningful delivery from caregivers and clinicians. It enabled me to join them in their experiences, walk in their shoes, and learn important life lessons that I can use to be a better person and caregiver.
Cheryl Botbyl, Wellbeing Program Coordinator
ChristianaCare Health System
Read about Tangles in Time on the Tangles in Time website or in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Tangles in Time has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
