Dear Jax by Stephen Maclean Rogers in collaboration with Jean-Marc LeBlanc	To the Hilt Productions - Montreal, QC  http://tothehiltproductions.ca	V.2 - MTC Up the Alley
	Susan Maclean, freelance journalist of 45 years, passed away suddenly after a shocking diagnosis. After her death, her family found letters that she had been writing to a guiding spirit named JAX. Through these letters - and the responses received - we learn her true story and explore caregiving, mental health and grief. In a positive and life-affirming solo show, we experience a mother and son story that proves how communication can go far beyond words. Cast: Stephen Maclean Rogers Director: Jean-Marc LeBlanc	Show Info: 45 minutes Genre: Storytelling Audience: Parental Guidance Mild Language, Content warning: grief, mental health (dementia, Alzheimer''s)	Wed July 17 9:15 PM Thu July 18 3:00 PM Fri July 19 4:30 PM Sun July 21 7:45 PM Tue July 23 1:15 PM Thu July 25 2:30 PM Fri July 26 7:45 PM Sat July 27 12:45 PM Sun July 28 4:30 PM

Dear Jax

To the Hilt Productions—MTC Up the Alley

This is a very touching and poignant piece with Stephen Maclean Rogers telling his very personal story about the relationship between him and his Mother and the changes in that relationship due to his Mother’s diagnosis with dementia. This particular form of dementia caused her to lose the ability to express herself verbally which necessitated finding new ways for him to communicate.

An interesting facet of the show is the letters to Jax, in which he learned a lot more about his Mother, and it helps tie the whole show together. Despite its heavy subject matter, anyone dealing with aging parents and dementia will definitely relate to this performance and hopefully find enough uplifting moments to be inspired like I was.

Murray Hunter

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