Patient 13
Wednesday, August 13 @ 9:30 PM

Gail Thomas - writer/actor; Dan Oliverio - Director; JC Cassis - associate producer

Chronically single in NYC, Gail has always been good at staying busy and avoiding intimacy until a scary medical diagnosis forces her to take down her boundaries and let people in as a matter of survival. But, who can she trust? “I got rid of all the toxic people and there was no one left.”

Her life takes unexpected turns, hilarious and often shocking, leading to her participation as “Patient #13” in a ground-breaking FDA study of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) for cancer survivors with anxiety and depression. The study blazed a trail for the potential legalization of psychedelics for medical use. Gail has been interviewed by the New York Times, the Atlantic (Michael Pollan), Vsauce, and CNN. Now you can watch the whole story live on stage!  

2024 Winner of LA Progressive and LA Hidden Gems Awards

A moving ... always entertaining one-woman show that dares delve into taboo topics typically overlooked by romcoms. Artistically acted …”- Ed Ramplell, Hollywood Progressive

"...Gail Thomas is a born storyteller. More than that, she makes you feel like her best friend in seconds...This is a show that is not afraid of darkness... it has something quirky and uplifting about it, and the comedy really lands... " - Amanda Callas, Broadway World

"...Gail Thomas does a fantastic job of telling her poignant story, all the while poking fun at her own actions and reactions..." -Elaine Mura Splash Magazines

"...Throughout, Thomas is magnetic and engaging in her intensity and candor…PATIENT 13 is a masterclass in storytelling, and how sometimes, a chair and a stage is all you need.” - Guy Picot of Gia the Move