LIVE ON STAGE: SESSIONS with Dr. Mark Lerner

Real Stories of Overcoming & Becoming

In today’s increasingly technological world, the theatre stands as a timeless space where authentic, unfiltered human stories are experienced—in person, in real time.

At the core of nearly every celebrated actor lies a truth: they have faced adversity—and transformed hardship into the very fuel that ignites their artistry.

SESSIONS is a groundbreaking theatrical experience that brings those truths to the stage. In an intimate setting, a renowned lead actor from your current production steps into the sanctuary of a therapist’s office. The fourth wall disappears, and audiences are drawn into a raw, unscripted journey of overcoming and becoming.

Each performance unfolds in two unforgettable acts:

Act I – "Years Ago": The actor enacts an unscripted, raw “session” from their past, courageously confronting the adversity that shaped them.

Act II – "The Present": They return to reveal how they harnessed that emotional energy, transforming their pain into triumph, to become the artist and human being they are today.

Presented on nights when the house is dark, or between mainstage runs, SESSIONS is more than a performance—it is an opportunity. It captivates audiences, strengthens community engagement, builds new revenue streams, and positions your theatre as a cultural leader where truth is not merely performed—but lived.

“Unlike prepared interviews, SESSIONS are unscripted, raw, and real.”

“Dr. Mark Lerner's works are a road map toward recovery and a path away from unjust suffering. 

— MICHAEL LEVINE

Media Expert & Best-Selling Author

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