Turn That Thing Around

Turn That Thing Around by Aaron Harris Woodstein is a play based on true events. Standing at the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence, the story centers on Jack, a young person on the cusp of another fun summer at camp with their best friend Gabe. A narrator of mysterious origins guides the audience through their drive up to camp. The problem? Jack is in the grips of a manic episode and time seems to...
Turn That Thing Around by Aaron Harris Woodstein is a play based on true events. Standing at the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence, the story centers on Jack, a young person on the cusp of another fun summer at camp with their best friend Gabe. A narrator of mysterious origins guides the audience through their drive up to camp. The problem? Jack is in the grips of a manic episode and time seems to flash by them, perplexing, disjointed, and hostile. Jack must rely on Gabe's friendship and concern to make the journey. Reality grows increasingly unreliable until everyone in Jack's life must confront and accept that the journey to camp has become a long and arduous journey to recovery. But with friends like Gabe, and proper treatment, nothing is impossible.
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Turn That Thing Around

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Unseen Artists
    ,
    2023
  • Workshop
    ,
    Phoenix Rising Productions
    ,
    2020
  • Reading
    ,
    Saint Sebastian Players
    ,
    2019

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Self Produced at Ignite Theatre / Catalyst Ranch Chicago
    ,
    2017
  • Fringe
    ,
    Chicago Fringe Festival
    ,
    2015
  • University
    ,
    Illinois Wesleyan University
    ,
    2014