BABY BIPOLAR to Make Atlanta Premiere at 7 Stages
Maria Mainelli's solo show, directed by Fiona Campbell, explores a bipolar 1 diagnosis with comedy and heart.
Maria Mainelli will present the Atlanta premiere of BABY BIPOLAR this summer at 7 Stages.
Created and performed by Mainelli and directed by Fiona Campbell, the solo show explores Mainelli’s experiences following a bipolar 1 diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blending comedy, autobiographical storytelling, and reflections on grief and mental health, the production examines the first five years following her diagnosis.
The show incorporates manic episodes, depressive periods, and experiences navigating therapy and medication systems, while focusing on themes of acceptance, advocacy, and self-understanding.
Campbell said: “With BABY BIPOLAR, Maria gives us an honest, shameless, and wickedly funny telling of the search for radical self love.”
Mainelli previously toured her debut solo show FLY TRAP and has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Kennedy Center, Dad’s Garage, UCBNY, Camden Fringe, Pittsburgh Fringe, SoloCOM NYC, Atlanta Fringe, and the PIT NYC. She also received Helen Hayes Awards for Best Play and Best Ensemble for Blood at the Root with Theater Alliance.
Performance Schedule
BABY BIPOLAR
July 2, 9, and 17, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Press night: July 2 at 8 p.m.
7 Stages
1105 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Running time is 55 minutes. Recommended for ages 16+.
Tickets are $18 plus fees and available at Eventbrite - BABY BIPOLAR.
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