Promo Video for THE ROAD BACK
Video by Michael Lee Stever Media Productions
The Road Back: On the Road
Performance for the Psychiatry Residency Program at Rochester General Hospital:
"For Psychiatry residents this performance was moving and raised questions like “Do we only push pills?” “Is that how our patients’ see us?” “What if our patients do not have the means to seek varying levels of care?”. Besides the talkback, this performance triggered a number of discussions between trainees and faculty. I would highly recommend this performance to all health care professionals." Ann Griepp, MD, Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Program, Rochester Regional Health |
Performance for undergrad Psychology students at Nazareth University and St. John's University:
"The Road Back is a truly extraordinary show. In it, Adina does so much to reinforce the human dimension of mental health struggles. The show, and the talkback afterward, stimulate very rich and important discussions about mental health that are needed now more than ever. All audiences – but especially college student audiences – learn so very much about mental health struggles and, more importantly, they learn that recovery is possible!" Ryan Thibodeau, PhD, Professor of Psychology, St. John Fisher University, Licensed (Clinical) Psychologist, New York State "The Road Back is an informative and inspirational show that speaks directly to anyone struggling with depression. I highly recommend it to college and university audiences." Grant Gutheil, PhD, Chair of Psychology, Nazareth University |
The Reel Mind Festival in Rochester, NY
The festival features films, live performances, and discussions that address the social stigma of mental illness and behavioral disorders while providing a message of hope that recovery is possible.
The festival features films, live performances, and discussions that address the social stigma of mental illness and behavioral disorders while providing a message of hope that recovery is possible.
Please listen to Adina Taubman and her director, Padraic Lillis, on the Evan Dawson radio show on WXXI in Rochester, having a great conversation about mental health.
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Please watch the talkback following Adina Taubman's performance of THE ROAD BACK at the Reel Mind Festival with Adina, Padraic Lillis, Dr. Larry Guttmacher, and Dr. Ann Griepp.
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Written and Performed by Adina Taubman, Directed by Padraic Lillis
the reviews are in!
Spring 2022 Production of "The Road Back" at The Chain Theatre in NYC:
"Adina Taubman courageously tells us about her struggles in a candid and informative one-woman show, The Road Back. … She is a talented mimic, so good that it provides some levity. … At the performance I attended, the audience seemed riveted all the way."--Bob Criso, Hi! Drama
“… a valuable, eye-opening piece of theatre. The reality of Taubman's struggle comes through in her bold, unashamed recounting of it. More amazing than the story itself is her willingness to share it, and in so doing, to relive experiences many of us would prefer to forget. … She even embodies her own depression and anxiety, and in doing so, delicately balances humor and honesty. It's that blend of entertainment and authenticity that, more than anything else, allows this piece to succeed”--Erin Kahn--StageBuddy
"Extraordinary" "A beautifully crafted story."--Dan Hess, MOODS Newsletter
"Adina Taubman courageously tells us about her struggles in a candid and informative one-woman show, The Road Back. … She is a talented mimic, so good that it provides some levity. … At the performance I attended, the audience seemed riveted all the way."--Bob Criso, Hi! Drama
“… a valuable, eye-opening piece of theatre. The reality of Taubman's struggle comes through in her bold, unashamed recounting of it. More amazing than the story itself is her willingness to share it, and in so doing, to relive experiences many of us would prefer to forget. … She even embodies her own depression and anxiety, and in doing so, delicately balances humor and honesty. It's that blend of entertainment and authenticity that, more than anything else, allows this piece to succeed”--Erin Kahn--StageBuddy
"Extraordinary" "A beautifully crafted story."--Dan Hess, MOODS Newsletter
Photos from The Road Back:
photo credit: Daniel Rader