COPE: The Multimedia Experience : Featuring the LIVE MUSIC of Rainstick Dreams with Kevin Varga, this stage show uses originally composed music, dance, spoken word, and projections to immerse the audience in the writer's mind from age 15 to the present day. With the aid of each medium, they are guided through the process of how this neurodivergent young woman navigates the concepts of love, life, and sanity. Each trauma and triumph is told through the medium/s (music, dance, spoken word, and/or projection) that the writer used to “COPE” in that stage of life.
The COPE Resource Lounge: Located in the Creative Learning Lab of Attack Theatre Studios, this is a space where mental health and domestic violence awareness organizations will be gathered before and after the production to, network, promote, and help others through their missions. The main goal of this project is to help others by destigmatizing mental illness and raising awareness of domestic violence. This "COPE Resource Lounge" will help enforce and extend that mission beyond the production showings.
*LIMITED EDITION STICKERS AND SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD ON-SITE!
Dates & Times
Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th
Multimedia Production | 7 PM
COPE Resource Lounge | Pre-Show: 6-7 PM AND Post-Show (8:30 PM) - 9 PM
Attack Theatre Studios
212 45th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
*All shows are Pick Your Price
*These performances contain material that may be triggering, disturbing, or harmful to some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised*
Triggers to look out for:
*Photosensitivity (projector and lighting effects used), Audio Sensitivity (live music and projected spoken word)
Triggers mentioned in the material:
*Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Domestic Violence, Death, Suicide, Drug Use, and Mental Illness
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression
or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911 or one of the national crisis
resources below.
Resources For Mental Health Support
Thrive Lifeline
Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with us 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209
https://thrivelifeline.org/
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder, we are here for you.
If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identities, we want to help you navigate those.
Warm and Friendly Line
In order to help meet the needs of adult (18 years of age and older) mental health consumers in Allegheny County, the Warm and Friendly Call Program uses a peer support specialist who makes calls to program participants.
Who is eligible for the Warm and Friendly Program, and how do I sign up? All mental health consumers of at least 18 years of age residing in Allegheny County are eligible for the Warm and Friendly Call Program. Please call (412) 894-2364 to request an Enrollment Form or download the form below. You will start getting calls as soon as we process your information, so call today!
Warm and Friendly Application Form
PSAN programs provide services and employment practices without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification.
Suppport PSAN
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential. Crisis Text Line (CTL) is here for you. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.
National Crisis Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988, Chat 988lifeline.org
This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone
who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one;
or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are
connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or
concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
The Trevor Project
Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need
of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress
Helpline disasters.
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and
support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused
disasters.
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing
https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/providers/?region=
Search for organizations that are committed to providing mental health services to anyone in
the community who needs it regardless of their ability to pay.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help.
SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through an
online service locator. You can search by your location, whether or not they provide services
for youth, payment options (private insurance, cash, or something else), languages spoken,
etc.
ADA seating requested. Attack Theatre is committed to offering inclusive, engaging experiences for people of all abilities. American Sign Language interpreters are available for performances with at least one week notice. To request ASL or further accommodations to enhance your experience, please contact [email protected] or call (412) 414-0011.
