Balancing Act - The Musical
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	Bipolar, Bipolar disorder, mental illness, mental health, one-woman show, wambui bahati

Film Overview

Directed By: Wambui Bahati Written By: Wambui Bahati View Official Website	Release Date: 2004-09-20 Running Time: 1:10 Content Rating: GA (General Audience)	DVD Region: 1 - U.S., Canada, U.S. Territories Audio Language(s): English
Genres: Theater :: Documentary >> Music :: Health >> Alternative Health

Synopsis

Some said she was dead. Others said they heard she was on drugs. She was told she would spend the rest of her life in and out of mental institutions. She went from Broadway star to welfare mom. She has been homeless. She has dined with a former president of the United States.

Wambui, a.k.a. John-Ann Washington, tells the 'real' story in her one-woman musical - Balancing Act.

At times hilariously funny and always relentlessly honest, Balancing Act presents an intelligent, informative portrayal of bipolar mood disorder. Wambui emerges from her ordeal, reinvents herself, and is an inspiration for all.

Cast

Herself and Various: Wambui Bahati | bio
Wambui Bahati is an actress, (a.k.a John-Ann Washington) singer, writer, storyteller, inspirational and motivational speaker. She began her formal theatrical studies at New York University School of the Arts and made her professional theatrical debut in Godspell at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. She went on to perform in the Broadway productions of Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in The Magic Show, Joseph Papp's rock version of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Little Ham, Nunsense, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Gone With the Wind –the musical, The Wiz and Crowns.

Wambui wrote, produced and stars in the one-woman musicals Balancing Act and I Am Domestic Violence. Both of these shows have received national acclaim for the unique way that they provide outstanding entertainment while dealing with important issues in our communities.
Accompanist / Pianist : Curvie McMurray
Accompanist / Percussion: Steve Goulding

Crew

Director: Wambui Bahati
Writer: Wambui Bahati
Production Company: Miss Inspiration / Filmed by DeezVision
Copyright: Wambui Bahati

Bonus Features

Outtakes

Accolades

Awards

Lionel Aldridge Award

Press Reviews

BACK STAGE - John Hoglund | show/hide snippet
"Bahati (whose given name is John-Ann Washington) presented a tour de force that galvanized the room. . . Bahati handles it all with a flair and over-the-top dramatics that suit her powerhouse style. Her riveting performance is powerful."
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - Stu Hamstra | show/hide snippet
"I and my two guests were entranced, inspired and entertained by this one-hour "tell all." I urge you to catch this show if you can . . . "