OUR MISSION:
LIFT THE STIGMA AND NORMALIZE CONVERSATIONS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH.
In My Own Little Corner - My Moods, Mom, & Me is a show that seeks to lift the stigma and normalize conversations around mental health, so healing can happen. Veteran stage and screen actress, Chryssie Whitehead (Broadway’s Chicago, A Chorus Line and West Side Story film) performs an autobiographical play with music unraveling her diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder at the age of 38 while making peace with the tragic passing of her mother. After each performance, Chryssie opens conversation with the audience in a safe and affirming space with a mental health professional. The show will promote mental health services in the communities where it is presented.
HELP OUR MESSAGE REACH MORE PEOPLE…
We are seeking all ages to become mission movers and help our show reach wider audiences. We are wrapping up our in 2023-2024 and now, we are on a mission to reach even more people by capturing this show on film. Shoot us an email if you are interested in becoming a donor or supporter.
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE
the many thank you’s…
Thank you to our Arts Angel and Lead Producer, Kirsten Wrinkle. Without you, there is no show. You are our mission mover, leaving the world a better place with your unparalleled giving to the arts. Photo after our first reading.
Thank you to my confidante and keeper of our story, flashlight to my light, my director and best friend, Bryan Knowlton. Without your tender care & vision, I wouldn’t be on stage tonight. Here's to our mission - To giving hope!
Thank you to Nick Wilders, orchestrator and music director, the music man to my soul, connected from another lifetime. I don't like to sing, but with your playing I fall in love with it. Here’s to making magic together.
Thank you to the glorious, Ken Cerniglia, without your guidance as my dramaturge, I am lost. I am forever indebted to your generosity and gift of expertise.
To Elaine Petricoff, my mentor, my boss and my Jewish Momma. Where would I be without your love in my life. Forever grateful for you, celebrating 21 years.
Thank you to our film director, Joy Kilpatrick, whose love is unparalleled for the arts and storytelling. May this show live on through your hands and eyes on screen and thank you for putting together a wonderful crew and leading the ship!
To my best friend & business partner, Alexis Carra, I love you, beyond. Forever honored to be your partner with BAC and our amazing family we continue to cultivate through mentoring in the performing arts.
My darling, jovial, rock of a husband, partner and manager, lol! Craig Disbrow, Life without you is just wrong. Thank you for not giving up on me. I vow to keep growing with you and to continue to take care of my brain so I can help be there for yours. To infinity & beyond, this lifetime and next. I treasure you.
To my Dad, the #1 constant in my life. Thank you for the car rides to LA and NY. Thank you for always picking up the phone when I call, for laughing when I sing "On the road again..." as I pull out of your driveway. Thank you for still loving me when you could have stopped. I love you so much!
In My Own Little Corner is grateful for those who are committed to helping us taking care of their communities by donating to our show. Below are the beautiful humans who contributed to the filming of our show in 2022.
Karen Gillilan
Kate Hagglund
Dennis Hartman
Mary Jones