“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people who have taken prophylactic measures to prevent cancer when there is a known genetic risk. “every.single.one” is a dramatic interpretation of an intimately personal and simultaneously universal human reality that explores the body as a site of uncertainty in illness, loss, sibling and community interrelationship and survival.

The performances will be followed by thematic talkback sessions with the artist and members of the production team, medical researchers and practitioners.

Guest Artist: Cherie Sampson

Guest Director: Cheryl Black

Please note: This performance is hosted by CEC, not a main season show. As a result, passports cannot be used for this performance. Please contact the box office with any questions!

“every. single. one.” is supported in part by grants from the University of Missouri Ellis Fischel Cancer Center & the MU Research Council. In-kind support provided by Columbia Entertainment Company.