The staged reading of right before i go. is complemented by an immersive experience designed to surround audiences with compassion, connection, and hope.

Charlotte's Off-Broadway has assembled a remarkable cast of performers to give voice to this powerful work. Featuring Lucca Amortegui, Jonathan Ewart, Roman Lawrence, Melissa Stevens Steele, Gina Stewart, and Rahman Williams, the cast brings not only exceptional talent, but also lived experience and a shared commitment to reducing stigma, fostering empathy, and inspiring conversations that can save lives.

Directed by Amy L. Campbell, healing artist and creator of The Bridges Project, this production extends far beyond the stage. Your experience includes:

• A powerful staged reading of right before i go. performed by an extraordinary local cast. (Four performances, Sep. 10 – 13)
• A facilitated community Talk-Back led by licensed mental health professionals following every performance.
• Four 10-foot string towers from The Bridges Project surrounding the audience.
• Large-scale portraits of suicide attempt survivors by acclaimed Charlotte photographer Jeff Cravotta.
• Interactive The Bridges Project and Threads to Hope installations, inviting audience members to leave messages of hope and become part of the experience.
• Free information and resources from local mental health organizations serving our community.

A portion of every ticket purchased benefits suicide prevention programs in Mecklenburg County, making your attendance part of a larger mission to promote hope, healing, and life-saving conversations.