One Woman’s Journey to Finding
Connection, Healing, and Me in Her Mess.
Searching for Me in All the Wrong Places is an autobiographical dramedy that follows Greta’s quest to reclaim her life. Trapped in a job that is both spiritually and physically draining, she feels stuck with no clear way out. As if that weren’t enough, a family crisis plunges her into even deeper turmoil, heightening her struggle to find herself.
In the grip of an eating disorder she hides from her husband, Greta’s weight drops to dangerously low levels, leading to her admission to an inpatient treatment center following a breakdown. Despite believing that therapy—both the decision to seek it and finding the right therapist—was pivotal in healing childhood wounds, especially the ones from her birth and adoptive mothers, she is realizing that something is still missing. Her cry for help is still unanswered.
Although she’s made progress, Greta feels perpetually lost and continues to search for a deeper sense of self.
Worrying Freta, People-Pleasing and Co-dependent Fawn, Inner Critic and Ultimate Disciplinarian The Viper, the resilient Granny Grit and Tara the Tara-Pist.
It poses the question of whether Greta will succumb to old habits or find the strength to embrace her worth. Will she learn to listen to her inner loving voice and believe she deserves to take up space, or will she be silenced by her inner critics and disappear into her past struggles?
This solo journey navigates a difficult past marked by adoption, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and mental illness, all while sacrificing her self-worth to the number on the scale.
Searching for Me in All the Wrong Places delves into the transformative power of connection, the hope of recovery, and the profound peace that comes from rediscovering one’s true self. Featuring a blend of multimedia, storytelling, and Sara Bareilles’ music, the show introduces vivid characters such as Disassociation,
Meet The Team
Greta Fadness
Greta Fadness is a playwright, stage performer, actor, and coach with a rich background in theatre. A theater major in college, Greta spent a decade in Los Angeles chasing her dreams as a professional actor, with notable roles in The X-Files, Suddenly Susan, and Coach. A dedicated member of SAG-AFTRA since 1996, she now contributes to the Arizona-Utah local chapter as a Board Member, advocating for fellow performers.
Her debut solo show, Searching for Me in All the Wrong Places, is both a heartfelt tribute to her younger self, and a testament to her journey of recovery. This work hopes to inspire those who have lost touch with their own curiosity, joy, and childlike wonder, offering a spark of hope and a reminder that it’s never too late to get a life.
Jessica Lynn Johnson
Jessica is a published playwright, recipient of BEST NATIONAL SOLO ARTIST AWARD, Advisory Board Member of the LA Women’s Theatre Festival, Co-Executive Producer of both the Stars Solo Series and the Joshua Tree Solo Theatre Festival, and Founder & CEO of Soaring Solo Studios International. Jessica has aided in the development, direction and producing of over 150 solo shows (and still going strong)! As a performer, Jessica has “edutained” international audiences touring her own one person shows ZE and OBLIVIOUS TO EVERYONE for over 15 years.
Jessica’s projects have taken home awards such as TOP OF FRINGE, HFF ENCORE PRODUCER AWARDS, TVOLUTION BEST SOLO PERFORMANCE, LARRY CORNWALL AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE & several other accolades! Jessica was also nominated for the Female Director of Distinction in Theatre by Girl Trip LLC at the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Jessica is so honored to collaborate with Greta on this impactful solo show! For more information please visit: www.SoaringSoloStudios.com
