Asbury Memorial Theatre is thrilled to announce performances of the musical ‘The Story of My Life,’ at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 along with a matinee at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 30. Each show is performed at Asbury Memorial Church, located at 1008 E. Henry Street in Savannah. 100% of ticket sales for ‘The Story of My Life’ and silent auction proceeds will directly benefit the Hospice Savannah Story Keeper’s Program and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

“Over the years, our Team Fox community has creatively brought The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) mission to new friends. It’s a thrill to cheer on the community at Asbury Memorial Theatre who shares our common goal of accelerating a cure and improved therapies for the millions of people and families impacted by Parkinson's disease around the world,” said Stephanie Paddock, MJFF Vice President, Head of Community Fundraising and Events. 

The Saturday performance also features a silent auction with an intermission for additional bidding time, while Friday and Sunday performances will not have an intermission. 

‘The Story of My Life’ musical is based on the book by Brian Hill, featuring music and lyrics by Neil Bartram. The cast for the one act show consists of two local actors, Ray Ellis and Mark Rand, who have both received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. Kristen Kelso is directing, with music direction by Keena Charbonneau. The musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

‘The Story of My Life’ is a heartwarming and poignant musical, exploring the power of friendship and the influence of shared memories. The story follows two childhood best friends, Thomas Weaver, a successful but emotionally distant writer, and Alvin Kelby, a quirky and loyal small-town bookseller. As Thomas reflects on their complex relationship after Alvin's passing, he confronts moments of joy, regret, and love that shaped both their lives. With a two-person cast and a moving score, the musical offers a touching meditation on friendship, storytelling, and the human experience. 

“This March, I will finally perform the role of Alvin in ‘The Story of My Life’, a dream that has been on my bucket list for over a decade. Mark Rand, a talented actor who also has Parkinson’s, agreed to join me as Thomas,” said Ray Ellis. “Both Hospice Savannah and the Michael J. Fox Foundation have embraced this project, and we are determined to make it a meaningful and inspiring event for our community. This production is not just a personal dream come true; it’s an opportunity to give back and inspire others.”

General admission is $20. Admission for students, seniors, and military is $15. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. To purchase tickets online, please visit https://bit.ly/TheStoryofMyLifeTickets. 

"When someone passes away, it is as if an entire library has closed its doors,” said Jamey Espina, Hospice Savannah's Vice President of Development and Community Services. “Since the 1990s, Hospice Savannah's Story Keeping program has been dedicated to recording and preserving these life stories, ensuring their legacy lives on." 

For more information about ‘The Story of My Life,’ please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1705924840336770. To learn more about The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, visit https://www.michaeljfox.org/, or Hospice Savannah, visit https://www.hospicesavannah.org/.