The Well is a musical about depression and being bipolar that brings attention and awareness to those experiencing mental health issues in an entertaining, thoughtful, respectful way.
Characters in The Well
The Well follows main characters Lola Divine (1920s), Jack and Carole (1960s), and Rachel (modern-day) as they deal with their depression, or in the case of Jack and Carole, being in a relationship with someone suffering from manic depression.
In the three timelines, the characters are plagued by the antagonist, Depression, along with an MC (aka Life) who also portrays other characters in each timeline. The Dopamine Players (our answer to the Greek chorus) interact with the audience. Comedy, music, and a surreal circus-type atmosphere offset poignant, heartbreaking, and hopeful dramatic moments.
Music of The Well
The music is stylized to the particular era in which the character(s) live. For example, Lola’s music is reminiscent of Billie Holiday’s, Jack and Carole’s songs are the rock of the 60s, and Rachael’s music is modern. Depression’s music resembles what you hear in Cabaret or Chicago musicals and has a La Cage aux Follies feel.
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The Well brings more awareness about depression and its stigmas and builds dialogue around the multiple treatments available. The musical explores experiences with depression, manic-depression, and what it’s like to be involved in a relationship with someone who suffers from mental illness.