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Outcomes Impact
Dementia Friendly Performance of Annie
with The Encore Theater
Dexter, MI
December 12th, 2024
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Theater FOR people living with dementia
This was a specially curated performance designed for those with dementia or any kind of neurodivergence who might not otherwise feel welcome in a traditional theater setting.
Total attendance - 175 (a sold-out show with a waiting list!)
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​Volunteers were asked to solicit feedback from guests as they were leaving.
Here is what we heard:
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"Everyone LOVED meeting and chatting with the cast after the show!"
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"You really thought of everything."
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"The therapy dog was a huge hit!"
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"We just kept hearing about how special this opportunity was to people."
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See full post-event review HERE
A Joyride in Memory Care
A one-person play by Rick Sperling
at the Grand Community Room at Ella Sharp Museum
Jackson, MI
September 21st, 2025
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Dementia Awareness Theater
Although persons living with dementia were welcome to attend (and several did!), this event was designed to raise community awareness, promote understanding, and help end the stigma of dementia.
Total attendance - 81
Click HERE to see full Eventbrite registration report
Attendee Feedback
"Thought-provoking and insightful"
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"Happy, sad, and heartwarming"
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"Very moving, at times humorous, and so personal. Definitely a different perspective on dementia."
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"Wonderful, many tears and joy!"
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"The play gives some hope to those in need of residential care."
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"Made me cry with joy and sadness"
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"Very enlightening, and in the right time in my life as a caregiver."
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"Location was perfect, snacks were glorious."
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"Very well done. Enjoyable and educational."
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View all of the received feedback HERE
Steering into the Skid
A short play about dementia
from the Remember Project
at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Ann Arbor, MI
October 23rd, 2025
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Dementia Awareness Theater
Although persons living with dementia were welcome to attend (and several did!), this event was designed to raise community awareness, promote understanding, and help end the stigma of dementia.
Total attendance - 77
Lunchtime performance - 47
Afternoon performance - 30
Click HERE to see full Eventbrite registration report
Attendee Survey Results
View the full survey report HERE.
(As this event was very recent, we are still waiting on the survey replies to trickle in. An updated and more complete report will be available soon.)
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100% of respondents reported that they would recommend this event to a friend.
80% reported that their understanding of memory loss increased as a result of the event.​
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Attendee Feedback
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"One of the very best presentations I have ever experienced! Loved the way we interacted and had the opportunity to share and interact with others! 'Community' is a very vital, and a much needed part of living and belonging."
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"I’m so glad I attended. Very thought provoking performance."
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"Just wished it were longer! Loved the interactive group sessions."
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"The team did a great job and I am grateful I spent the time with you all today. Thank you for sharing your talents."
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See the full survey HERE. Please note that, at the Remember Project's request, Dementia Friendly Services used TRP's standard survey form. The survey was sent via email to each attendee. Paper copies were also provided at the event, along with pre-addressed envelopes so that no one felt rushed to complete the survey.