Pearl Marill's M.F.A Thesis Show, "You Self Help Me" is a show that confronts fear, grief and loss through dance, comedy, and poetry. It is a raw, from the heart, tender collaboration with and for one of the HUGEST loves of Pearl's life, her father, Jim Marill.

Kind and Gentle warning: This show contains large amounts of love, and also large amounts of sadness. Laughter and tears may likely coexist. Tissues are advised.

*Proceeds from renting or buying this video will be donated to The Willits Community Services and Food Bank, where Jim Marill dedicated 23 years of his life serving as Director. Specific programs that video sale funds will support include the local "Homeless Shelter Motel Nights," and the "Elder Food Delivery Program." Additionally, a portion of proceeds will be used to offer creative arts and activism workshops for the local Willits community.

"You Self Help Me"
Performed February 22-23, 2019
Glorya Kaufmann Hall, University of California, Los Angeles
Concept and Direction by Pearl Marill, with inspiration from her fellow performers.
Performers: Pearl Marill, Roni Nelson, Levi Gonzalez, Makisig Salcines, Sarah Jacobs, Chantal Cherry, and Lorenzo Rangel-Santos.
Lighting: Arsenio Apillanes
Sound: Mark Goebel
Production Management: Ginger Holguin
Filmed by Will O'Loughlen (2/22) & Gabe Gabriel (2/23)
Publicity Photo Credit: Charles Han
RUNTIME: 99 minutes

*Special Thanks to Professors and M.F.A. Committee members: Susan Foster, Dan Froot, Lionel Popkin, and Sylvan Oswald.

**Forever Thanks to Jim Marill and Linda Posner, for giving me life and the depth of love that helps me fly.