Actors' Theatre presents West Michigan premiere of Distracted

By: Brittney Schering

Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids is proud to present the West Michigan premiere of Distracted, a hilarious comedy by Lisa Loomer that explores the roller coaster world of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

Distracted is a poignant and provocative comedy that displays one family on a wild journey into the ADHD spectrum. The play centers around the life of nine-year-old Jesse, who can't sit still, raps, and hates getting in and out of his pajamas.

Jesse's family encounters teachers, doctors, psychiatrists, and neighbors who all give their opinions on how to treat Jesse's "problem." On a chaotic ride through homeopathy, medication, biofeedback, and more, Jesse's mom finds herself caught in a world, moving way too fast, with a son who moves even faster.

Watching the lives of these quirky, all to familiar characters unfold, viewers are forced to ask the question: Are we so tuned into our world that we have tuned out what really matters?

Distracted, a comedy by Lisa Loomer, will be prsented at Spectrum Theatre, at 160 Fountan Street NE, from Dec. 2 to Dec. 11. Performances will be at 8 p.m. and will include a post-performance discussion with the audience on Friday, Dec. 3.

Individual ticket sales will start on Nov. 22 for $24 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.atgr.org or by calling the Spectrum Theatre Box Office at (616) 234-3946.