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Producing the Grandpa and Lucy Play with CLIMB Theatre
Designed to educate children and adults on communicating with loved ones living with dementia and memory loss, CLIMB Theatre produced a video and play adaptation of Grandpa and Lucy which was performed around the Twin Cities and eventually around the Midwest.
The theatrical adaptation of Grandpa and Lucy was designed to teach resiliency, empathy, compassion, and love to students, adults, seniors, intergenerational organizations, churches, community centers and schools. The performance was followed by a talkback wherein the actors reinforced the key messages of a Dementia Friends session and engaged the audience in the story.
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During Covid, the play was adapted into a video so that its educational mission could continue.
To complement the experience of watching the video, CLIMB created an InterACTION pack of offscreen activities to complete. After watching the video and answering the question "What is one action you can take in the next year be more resilient or to raise awareness and empathy around Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia," the participant becomes a Dementia Friend .
Yard Sign Walks
To create another interactive adaptation of Edie's story, a set of yard signs were designed with the story's pages printed on both sides. These signs can be arranged in a park or other open spaces so participants can enjoy the story while going for a walk alone or with loved ones. This is the perfect tool to facilitate intergenerational connection and education while enjoying the outdoors and is ideal for use by faith groups, community centers, care facilities, schools and cities. The signs are available to buy or rent.
