A man in a light-colored shirt looks upward; text to the left reads "dementia man, an existential journey."
Grunin Presents

Dementia Man, An Existential Journey

Sep 16, 2026 10:00 am $29 Main Stage, Building 11-A

Is it possible to believe in a meaningful future with a neurocognitive disease?

Dementia Man, An Existential Journey is the award-winning autobiographical story of a man who faces his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease by actor and playwright Samuel A. Simon.

In this full-length theatrical piece, Simon takes the stage as a man facing his cognitive decline and asks the hard questions of what to do next in the face of what he calls “an existential journey.” It is a peek into the head and heart of the struggle with a broken medical system and a personal and family challenge. The play challenges the audience to imagine a meaningful future for the millions of people with neurocognitive disease, with accommodation and adaptation.

The show is approximately 70 minutes long and will feature a Q&A Session at the end.

Performance Dates

Wednesday
Sep 16, 2026 10:00 am
Venue: Main Stage, Building 11-A
Tickets: House: $29
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Event Essentials

Ticketing Policy

All sales are final. Policies, programs, artists, dates, times, and prices are subject to change without notice. Members may be eligible for exchanges and refunds based on their membership level. A complete listing of ticketing policies can be found at grunincenter.org/ticketing-events/ticketing-policies

Accessible Seating & Services

Accessible seating is available through all ticket sales channels on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating locations include a space suitable for a patron-provided wheelchair. Patrons requesting accessible seating acknowledge that they, or a member of their party, require accessible seating due to a mobility disability (visible or non-visible) as defined by the ADA, or require the features of an accessible seating location.

Requests for interpretive services or braille programs must be made at least three weeks prior to the event; more advance notice is appreciated. Assistive listening devices are available for the Main Stage by visiting the Box Office prior to each performance. Please call (voice) 732-255-0500 or email (text) grunincenter@ocean.edu with accessibility requests beyond wheelchair accessible seating. 

Group Rates

Save 10% off the ticket’s face value when you buy in groups of 10 or more! Please contact the Box Office to order group tickets at 732-255-0500 Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 5pm.

Venue Information – Mezzanine Access

All seats in row AA – DD of the Mezzanine require stairs to access. Row EE does not require stairs. There are 2 central stairs in the Mezzanine, and no aisles against the walls.

Date
Sep 16 2026
Time
10:00 am - 10:00 am

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