Troy Foundry Theater in Troy is mounting a world premiere. It's called “A Shadow That Broke the Light.” It's a 24-hour, one-man show born from the loss of the performer's and playwright's brother. He hopes his work will heighten our awareness of the crisis and lessen the stigma it brings.
“In America, 197 deaths for 24 hours equals one death every 7.3 minutes,” says Charlie DelMarcelle, in the play.