“An extremely moving play by an extremely moving performer. I was moved by this powerful story about the love of a father battling for his son against a life-threatening illness and a challenging medical care system.”
LEAVE YOUR FEARS HERE
In this intensely personal one-man play, actor James Morrison recounts his beloved son's struggle with and ultimate recovery from brain cancer. It is a tale of losing a language and learning a new one, of a child teaching the parent, and the power of hope in the darkest of times. James takes you on a journey that affirms love and human connection as the antidote to fear and despair.
Written and Performed by James Morrison
Directed by Robert Egan
“There is a gentle naturalness to Morrison’s script... It is as though he is having a simple conversation with you and you alone.”
Morrison is an empowered human being who is the most human a being you will encounter on any stage this summer.”
“a heartwarming journey toward hope.”
what audiences are saying
“The play is so uplifting and inspirational and yes, funny, and I rarely find much that fits that description today… “Leave Your Fears Here” is tied for the best play I have ever seen, and when I was a theater reviewer for WAMC I saw a lot of plays."
“I buckled up my seat and dove into the abyss of the ride I was not prepared to go on. I was confronted, comforted and my heart became a contortionist. This production was a balm that stings like vinegar and soothes like honey… you are handed a very rare gift. The gift of the oneness…..
Did I like it, no…I love it for all that I didn’t know I needed!!! Thank you!"
"A journey told with so much presence and emotion that one cannot help but feel James' work, heroism, intent, and focus along the way. The event was deep food for the soul and a nourishment of love--an awakening of perception into what really matters in life."
Ganga White - Co-Founder of the White Lotus Foundation
"Just like a chrysalis, you have missed the caterpillar part of its evolution, but are witness to a beautiful, emerging life. That's what it felt like… The expressions of hope and triumph and succession are empowering in the one-person show. Our time of need as humans, now, is so similar to the time of need in the main character and his family. If you enjoy being told a story; of being able to experience a bundle of emotions; and perhaps even being able to bond with a characters' specific conditions, you will enjoy this play. It delivers elegantly."
“It was breathtaking, the story was so gripping and moving. James was astonishing!!”
"The culmination of a hard-fought wrestling match with the ultimate— in the themes of love, fatherhood, powerlessness, human vulnerability, meaning and the very nature of existence—James Morrison steps up to the mat and bets it all. Beating the odds with his savage humor, wit, unwavering self-reflection, courage, honesty and a love bigger than life, we are taken on a tremendous, soulful journey. James is one of my heroes, as a storyteller and as a human."
Tracey Rich - Co-Founder of the White Lotus Foundation
“…a riveting, moving, and terrifying story of a father’s fierce battle to protect his son from the “well meaning” caregivers who threaten his healing process from a devastating cancer diagnosis. James Morrison’s expertly crafted one man show, takes us on a personal journey of going to war for the ones we love. James lays open his life, his heart, and his soul, guiding us all to examine the ways we let our own fears keep us from being brave. I have never been more moved."
Kelly Wolf - actor, mother
"..a deeply personal journey, a powerful and painful (yet often funny) story from James’ POV about his wild odyssey alongside his son’s battle with brain cancer, and ultimate triumph. This is one of the most moving, provocative, and well-crafted pieces of theatre I’ve witnessed in a long time. It’s also important theatre- it is about parenting, family, the healthcare system, fear, anger, humility, hope, life, and love."
Risa Bramon Garcia - director, producer, casting director, writer and teacher, mother. Co-founder of The BGB Studio in Los Angeles
