True Story of a Family’s Struggles with the mental health System

When John's daughter goes missing, a chemical imbalance is triggered in his brain. What begins as a mere panic builds into an illness strong enough to tear apart his career, his family and his life.

Based on a true story, Michael Clarke's multiple-award winning Imbalance reveals the struggle within a society intolerant of the “mentally ill”. John’s story brings its audience into the world not only of mental illness itself, but of a culture seemingly unable/unwilling to meet the needs of some of its most vulnerable members.

Creative Team

Written by Michael Clarke
Directed by Tom Arthur Davis

Performed by Michael Clarke, Ryan Cooley, Tara Grammy, Ryan-James Hatanaka, Samya Kullab, Maarika Pinkney, & Midori Schroeder.

Sound Composition by Mike Conley
Stage Managed by Gia Milne-Allan

Originally Produced by Pandemic Theatre
Produced by Tom Arthur Davis, Alex Rubin, & Jivesh Parasram

Production History

July 2010 • Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse • Toronto, ON

June 2010 • Mad Pride Festival • Toronto, ON

March 2009 • George Ignatieff Theatre • Toronto, ON