Functional Something, an amusement park, is a dramatic and dynamic multidisciplinary monologue with a pinch of humour, combining dance, music, audiovisuals, text and interaction with the public. It’s inspired by the experience of the playwrighter and interviewed people, mixed with fiction.
It narrates the odyssey of four characters with an undiagnosed chronic condition and their search for the lost compass. The main character Katanya, accompanied by the stories of three more characters, goes through various moments of euphoria, loneliness, frustration, tenderness and vulnerability. Through experiences with their new realities, environment and the medical world, the public witnesses their achievements and challenges.
Something Functional, addresses undiagnosed chronic conditions that create a dynamic and/or invisible disability. The associated emotional, physical and social challenges are highlighted when living with an undiagnosed chronic condition. At the same time, the opportunity to shed light on a complex and often misunderstood condition such as Functional Neurological Disorder is taken advantage of. Likewise, the unique experiences of those who live with Functional Neurological Disorder are explored. Through emotional texts and realistic situations, the narrative highlights the daily struggle, stigma and resilience faced by those living with undiagnosed chronic conditions..