Tangles in Time

Living with and Treating Dementia

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

Invite 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.
For more information about bringing the ‘Tangles in Time’ Presentation to your venue, contact Teya at: teya@theaterofwitness.org

Watch Mike & Mary Anne’s Story:

Watch Sunny’s Ancestor Story:

What Audiences Are Saying
“It is a gift that puts love at the center. I feel gratitude for your vision, compassion, community and voice.”
“Thank you for reminding me that love has no boundaries, no age, and defies the test of time.”
“Simply beautiful. This gives hope and inspiration for the future.”
“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.”
“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.”

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.

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