"I had a friend come to the play with me; her son was stillborn at 34 weeks ... she came in all the way from Detroit to see it."

"Just to help an audience get inside of an experience like the one you lived through is kind of astonishing. And we were there."

"I don't think anyone who ever sees this work will leave without learning a lesson or two about how we deal with tragedy, and how we relate to loved ones who are going through tragedy."

People respond to I HATE THIS. And it is a highly portable show, which will be equally well-received in a theater, lecture hall or classroom.

Set: one stool, one stepladder, one small table with phone, one rocking chair.

Technical Features: pre-recorded music and slides.

Performance Length: One hour and five minutes.

This production is technically flexible. Depending on your needs, we can create stage lighting, or use existing room lighting. The slides are available as both traditional film slides or in a PowerPoint format. And there is only one actor, who is more than willing to participate in post-show discussions.

Hundreds have already seen I HATE THIS. It sparks discussion, it has been used to educate medical practioners about grief support, and it has received excellent reviews as simply a well-written and well-performed play.

Please contact David Hansen at pengo (at) davidhansen (dot) org to find out how to bring I HATE THIS to where you are.