God’s Middle Name
By In Good Company
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Written by Jennifer Overton
Directed by Scott Burke
National Arts Centre Studio
90 minutes, no intermission
Generously supported by

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An evocative parable of crashing into the unknown and accepting the unknowable, God’s Middle Name is a compelling tale of one mother’s journey through the uncharted territory of raising an autistic child. An episodic journey over the course of 10 years dealing with confusion prior to a life-altering diagnosis, through stages of denial, anger, depression, bargaining and finally acceptance. Along the way are flights of fancy and a great deal of humour. Based on the book Snapshots of Autism by Jennifer Overton, this true story is incredibly moving as it’s performed by the storyteller herself.

Life and art don’t often combine so powerfully as in God’s Middle Name. Overton plays herself with the utmost integrity revealing the anguish and the unexpected rewards of raising an autistic child.
MARY VINGOE

An absolutely unique experience. A memoir transferred to the stage, with that author then at the centre of the production…a standard of excellence I feel I haven’t seen for ages.
Shelley Thompson THE CHRONICLE HERALD

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* June 14th performance of God’s Middle Name is brought to you by M.J. SHARP, DEDICATED TO HER NEPHEW THOMAS

**A $2.50 NAC Facility Fee is included