Andrea Parson's one-woman show You Can't be Serious poignantly addresses the loss of her sister to early-onset cancer. After four years in development with Portland’s From the Ground Up, the show has gone on tour, recently concluding in Parson's hometown. Throughout the performance, Parson intertwines personal anecdotes, physical theater, and humor to navigate her grief and impart reflections on love and loss. As early-onset cancers rise, her narrative resonates deeply, shedding light on the realities many families face and offering a message of resilience through art.
Parson's story offers a glimpse into grappling with the harsh reality of early-onset cancer and personal loss, demonstrating a new understanding of living and loving.
As the National Cancer Institute wrote, rates of early-onset cancer have risen starkly, particularly in adults between the ages of 20 and 29.
Through You Can't Be Serious, Parson provides reflection and wisdom about her experience using storytelling, physical theater, emotive dancing, and humor.
Parson opened her performance by addressing the audience about the evening being filmed and hinted at future audience engagement, inviting participation.
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