PATIENT 13 is my true story - a dark comedy one-woman show --- a hilarious and deeply personal exploration of relationship, illness, psychedelics, and radical self-discovery.
Chronically single and fiercely independent, Gail is thrown into unexpected territory when a life-altering diagnosis send her on a mind-bending journey through questionable advice, hilarious introspection, and surprisingly profound moments of clarity. After her old life unravels, Gail is selected for a ground-breaking, FDA-approved clinical study that gives psychedelics magic mushrooms to cancer survivors with anxiety and depression.
Reviews: “For all its talk of death, depression, anxiety, and medical nightmares, it has something quirky and uplifting about it, and the comedy really lands!” – Amanda Callas, Broadway World
"A moving ... always entertaining one-woman show that dares delve into taboo topics typically overlooked by romcoms. Artistically acted ... ”- Ed Ramplell, Hollywood Progressive
“I’ve interviewed a lot of people and Gail’s psychedelic trip report definitely stands out!” — Michael Pollan, Author of How to Change Your Mind, The Omnivore’s Dilemma.
Patient 13 is the winner of the 2024 LA Progressive Progie and LA Hidden Gems Awards, and Gail has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Atlantic (Michael Pollan), CNN, and Vsauce.
Patient 13 inspires audience to stand up for themselves, live fully and laugh at the absurdity of life. The show entertains and empowers audiences with a powerful relatable personal story that will stay with them forever, inspiring strength, conversation, and connection. Patient 13 is about many things, including a spiritual and practical challenge to how we treat illness in today's world.
Learn More: https://www.patient13show.com/