“TANGLES,” is a dynamic musical play and a multidisciplinary educational and outreach initiative that uniquely fuses traditional theatrical storytelling with research to engage healthcare providers, patients, families and caregivers in dialogue, education and healing related to the impact of neurocognitive disorders (ND).

Gwendolyn Taylor has been an inspiration and loving presence in the life of her sixteen-year-old granddaughter, Tyler. But, as her grandmother succumbs to Alzheimer's, Tyler's growing sense of isolation looms larger. The past and present intermingle in this entertaining musical theater production that explores aging, family, and the challenges faced by both patients and health professionals.

“TANGLES” tells the story of a family during one pivotal night as they come to terms with their roles as sons, daughters, and siblings living with an aging family member. Through music, media, and a dynamic design, the production shows how memories and the past are interconnected in ways that both fragment and bring together families in the toughest moments.

Written and Directed by visiting scholar Jeffrey Steiger and Produced by SMHS faculty Charles Samenow, MD, MPH,

"TANGLES" is based on medical research, patient narratives and the experience of healthcare professionals. The production is a unique and rich opportunity for health professionals, families, caregivers, and community members to identify the challenges associated with caring for families and their loved ones in context of the healthcare system.

Accompanying the play will be tailored workshops for healthcare providers (social workers, nurses, psychologists, physicians, etc…), direct caregivers and the general public (patients, families, etc…).

Read more at  go.gwu.edu/tangles

Performance Location:

Wooly Mammoth Theater ▪ Side Theater/Rehearsal Hall
641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Box Office: 202-994-7969

Performance Dates 
April 2 8pm SOLD OUT (as of March 31)

April 3 8pm
April 4 2pm/8pm
April 5 2pm
April 8 8pm
April 9 8pm
April 10 8pm
April 11 2pm/8pm
April 12 2pm