“Forgotten Memories” is a musical about a woman and her family as they battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The family struggles to maintain and even strengthen its love and understanding as its members cope with the effects of the disease. This musical captures the full range of emotions, from despair to humor, surrounding this illness.
A recording of the abbreviated version of the production can be purchased in the Clapping Dog site Store.
For more information about the musical, contact Faye Stanley.
Chris Stanley has written music for several musical theater productions, including “Peter Pan” and Sam Shepard’s “Mad Dog Blues.” He owns and operates Clapping Dog Music, a composition/production company.
Jam Adams was a dance captain with the national touring company of “A Chorus Line.” She currently teaches dance in the public schools and at the N.C. School of the Arts.
Jerome R. Adams is the author of two non-fiction books published by McFarland and Ballantine.
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..very moving and so well done. The voices were so strong and the lyrics seemed so true!
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… (Forgotten Memories is) an excellent way to sensitize the physicians, study coordinators and other clinical study team members.
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….the songs are great; I think you should try to get “She’s Slipping Away” on radio and TV. It is a beautiful love song.
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…Would like to get Forgotten Memories here in New Hampshire for our long term care activities professionals.
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…how powerful this (production) is to bring awareness about Alzheimer’s!
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(Forgotten Memories) ..appropriate to share with staff and resident families in a long term care setting, and caregiver support groups.