This Imperfect Vessel

by Josh Baxt

He’s a neuroscientist who wants to understand Alzheimer’s disease, but he’s just come from his doctor, and the news isn’t good. He may actually have Alzheimer’s, or some other deadly neurodegenerative condition. He tries to wrap his brain around it. What is his role now? Is he still a successful scientist, a good husband, an attentive father? Was he ever? What will he become: A surly patient, a beggar? He...

He’s a neuroscientist who wants to understand Alzheimer’s disease, but he’s just come from his doctor, and the news isn’t good. He may actually have Alzheimer’s, or some other deadly neurodegenerative condition. He tries to wrap his brain around it. What is his role now? Is he still a successful scientist, a good husband, an attentive father? Was he ever? What will he become: A surly patient, a beggar? He recognizes how Alzheimer’s impacts patients and society, but what about him?

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This Imperfect Vessel

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  • Melanie Godsey: This Imperfect Vessel

    A beautiful and compelling one man show. There's quite a bit of science explained in a clear way, with so much humanity wrapped up in it along the way. I felt for this man, laughed at his jokes, want, somehow, to believe in a hopeful future for him.

    A beautiful and compelling one man show. There's quite a bit of science explained in a clear way, with so much humanity wrapped up in it along the way. I felt for this man, laughed at his jokes, want, somehow, to believe in a hopeful future for him.

Awards

  • Garry Marshall Theatre New Works Festival
    Garry Marshall Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2022
  • Tennessee Williams Festival & New Orleans One-Act Play Contest
    Tennessee Williams Festival
    Runner Up
    2021