If it’s not one thing, it’s your mother…
THE WOMAN IN THE MIRROR is a fearlessly honest, bitingly witty and unexpectedly uplifting true story of a mother and daughter navigating the realities of caregiving. Blindsided when her mother receives a life-changing diagnosis, Dayna writes a Facebook post. Waking up to hundreds of responses she realizes she isn’t alone, and begins to share all the ups, downs, hilarity and heartbreak with her new-found cyber support network. An award-winning play from Radio Hall of Famer Dayna Steele, based on her best-selling book, Surviving Alzheimer’s with Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine.
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I would normally never read a book about Alzheimer's or click LIKE on a Facebook post about someone's declining mother. Dayna Steele sneaked past my defenses the same way that she dealt with her own misery - with humor - by making me laugh, she managed to break my heart."
-Lisa Gray, Houston Chronicle Gray Matters
DAYNA STEELE
Dayna is a Texas rock radio Hall of Famer, writer, actor, caregiver advocate, podcaster, and motivational speaker who lives out of a carry-on bag. SAG | AFTRA | AEA
@daynasteele
LAURA STEARNS
Director/Stage Manager is an award-winning theater maker based in Palm Springs CA. She’s a fierce advocate for safe spaces in theater production and education. AEA | SDC
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REBECCA MCWILLIAMS
[Fran/Jo] is an award-winning actress and director. She graduated from The American Musical & Dramatic Academy of New York City and is now based in Palm Springs CA..
@rebecca.mc_w
Fran Nicholson’s Chicken Spaghetti flew on a NASA Space Shuttle Mission at the request of astronaut Mission Specialist Rick Linnehan. Rick was a big fan of Fran AND her Chicken Spaghetti. Fran was the first civilian outside of the space program and the first mom to cook a homemade casserole for the Shuttle crew.
Thank you to our “moonshot” investors who have made this journey and story possible. We love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!
Gilbert Garcia - Annise Parker - Mark Seigel - Chris Alan - Toy Wood - Jennifer Olin - Joe Rice - Laurie Sherman - Nick and Diane Marson - Peter Sobel - Vince Foster - Steve and June Barth - Mike Osgood
To our many, many supportive donors. Thank you. Our tax-deductible grant fund is still open for donations.
And, to our producing partners over the last few years. Y’all rock!
Alchemy Production Group NYC and Alex Stone
Revolution Stage Company Palm Springs and Gary Powers
The K Palace Theater Arizona and Barry and Tess Nelson
Coachella Valley Repertory and Adam Karsten