1401 Central Avenue, Suite 103,
Charlotte, NC 28205
Friday, March 05, 2010
8 p.m.
"Aphasia": Reading of screenplay about Carl McIntyre
What if you awoke to being unable to communicate?
And what if your livelihood was your innate ability to communicate?
In September 2005, Charlotte actor Carl McIntyre (right in photo) suffered a massive stroke at age 46. The aftermath of the stroke is that Carl lives with aphasia, an acquired communication disorder that impairs a person's ability to process language but does not affect intelligence. Aphasia not only impairs the ability to speak and understand others, but most people experience difficulty reading and writing.
Local director, actor and writer Jim Gloster (left in photo) has captured Carl's story in a screenplay. Aphasia recounts Carl's first person experience during the stroke, his recovery and his struggle with his inability to communicate.
As a fundraiser for the film project, the screenplay will be read at Story Slam! Charlotte on March 5-6 at 8 p.m.
The event is free but seating is limited. Reservations can be made at CarolinaTix.
Carl will be present for both readings and post-show discussions.
In addition to creating a narrative work of art, the film will raise awareness about aphasia and give hope to those whose lives are affected by this disorder. Carl has made great strides in his recovery because of sheer willpower and his experience as an actor. That progress provides a source of inspiration to stroke survivors and their families. Yet Aphasia will speak to anyone who has triumphed over adversity.
Aphasia is in pre-production in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences. The scheduled premier of the film will be May 1 for the 40th anniversary celebration of the Speech Therapy Department of UNC Chapel Hill. The production team of Tin Wizard Films, Civilized Films and Donna Scott Productions plan to fund the film through a concentrated fundraising effort.
For more info about The Carl McIntyre Aphasia Project, please check out our web site or our Facebook fan page.
Admission is free however you must make reservations. Donations will be accepted.