THE BIG SAD
Created by Jessy Ardern and Carmen Osahor
Alex is six when Grandma passes away. Shortly afterwards The Big Sad -- a leaky green monster -- shows up and starts wreaking havoc! Alex tries to ignore The Big Sad, push it away, even trap it in the closet! But no matter what happens, it keeps coming back...
Help Alex learn how to look after their Big Sad in this fun and interactive show! Created for ages 4+
Presented at the Toronto and Edmonton Fringe Festivals in 2022
Help Alex learn how to look after their Big Sad in this fun and interactive show! Created for ages 4+
Presented at the Toronto and Edmonton Fringe Festivals in 2022
Left: Alex (Carmen Osahor) and The Big Sad (Ted Hambly); Right: Alex (Carmen Osahor) and Jody (Jessy Ardern).
Photos by Elana Emer at The Toronto Fringe
Photos by Elana Emer at The Toronto Fringe
"Superb... a really important lesson that never ever feels preachy, simplistic, or boring. ...Tackling one of the hardest topics in the world, The Big Sad is profoundly moving in its central message."
- Myentertainmentworld.ca |
Resources: |
The Dougy Center:
Ten Tips for Supporting Children who are Grieving Developmental Responses to Grief ages 2-18 Grief Out Loud Podcast Recommended Children's Books: The Goodbye Book, by Todd Parr One Wave At a Time: A story about grief and healing, by Holly Thompson Goodbye, Fish, by Judith Koppens Addy's Cup of Sugar: A Stillwater tale, by John J. Muth |