Laughter and Lament
In this gritty, honest, and funny show, Ted Swartz offers audiences a glimpse into his 20-year friendship and creative partnership with Lee Eshleman, which ended when Lee took his own life in 2007. Ted explores the paradox of working with a comedic partner struggling with bipolar disorder, as well as the challenge of writing and performing God’s stories while experiencing the absence of God after Lee’s death. Using monologue and multi-media, Laughter and Lament reveals the unique journey of working in the theater and church under the shadow of a mental illness, and offers hope and humor in a way that only Ted could deliver.
Show length: 80 minutes
