roofing
ROOFING
The Missing Piece
A serio-comedic play with music
written by ANDREW JJ CONTI
co-written by KATHRYN KEATS & SENADHI PARAKRAMA
Conflicted homies. Addicted lives.
One shot at finding what’s been missing.
An empathetic and ethical addict struggles to fit in with his homies. But when a single Hello Kitty puzzle piece goes missing, everything unravels. Their search sparks chaos, revealing confusion, deeper truths, a crime that never happened, a love story that almost did and the possibility of miracles.
Roofing has played at THE MARSH in San Francisco CA on May 14, 2024 and at the
Polly Klaas Theater in Petaluma CA May 17, 2024
ENJOY A MUSICAL EXERPT
FROM ROOFING
Watch the trailer for ROOFING
Greg Nichols and Chris Foster at The Marsh Theatre; Berkeley, CA.
Andrew JJ CONTI
1995-2023
He was a gifted musician and writer, who struggled with mental health and addiction until his passing in 2023. He died sober, held by the love of his community. His play, Roofing, is a raw reflection of shame, loneliness, and the longing for love and freedom.
The Andrew Conti Workshop
The Andrew Conti Workshop (ACW) under the auspices of Sonoma Foundation for Behavioral health in Sonoma County, Ca. is a space crafted to support individuals navigating the complex intersections of mental health challenges and addiction through the expressive mediums of music, art, and performance. The workshop was developed through an acknowledgement of the profound connections between vulnerability, discomfort, anxiety, stress, trauma, shame, and the patterns of hiding and isolation that often exacerbate addiction and mental health issues. Speaking about these deeply personal experiences can be daunting, overwhelming, and scary leading many to suffer in silence.
ACW aims to provide a safe-haven for individuals to reclaim control over their narratives and how they are perceived. Through the transformative power of collective performance, we endeavor to shift what was once hidden and stigmatized into sources of pride and empowerment.
The One-Acts
Fractured to Whole: A Tapestry of Grief, Humor, and Hope
The Sonoma Foundation for Behavioral Health (SFBH) is
thrilled to announce the expansion of its innovative Andrew Conti Workshop with the upcoming performances of *The One Acts – Fractured to Whole: A Tapestry of Grief, Humor, and Hope*, directed by Dr. Senadhi Parakrama.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural program, the second Andrew Conti Workshop performance will take place at the Mercury Theatre in Petaluma on October 3rd and 4th, 2025, at 7:00 PM, followed by a performance at The Marsh in Berkeley on October 5th, 2025, at 5:00 PM. These
performances will showcase the talents and stories of participants as they navigate themes of grief, humor, and hope, highlighting the healing power of the arts.
For more information and reservations, please visit:
Mercury Theatre at mercurytheater.org
The Marsh in Berkeley at themarsh.org
Witness the transformative power of art in recovery — wherestorytelling brings people together, inspires healing, and creates lasting impact for both the artists and the audiences
Cast Members Response
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“It was very helpful, it was very interesting, it was very connective to be with people trying to do a similar thing. I felt part of something bigger than myself”
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“I tried to humanize him (my character). Everybody has a story to tell. I tapped into the feelings of shame and being looked at and judged and brought them into my monologue.”
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“I think I found something that I may want to do, as part of my future.”
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“I’m so grateful that I had this opportunity”
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“Each week was like a new process group on stage. It was an experience I’ve never had before and it was incredibly valuable”
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“It actually touched somebody, that makes this real art, it worked”
Community Response
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“ I heard something in one of the monologues that just clicked for me and it helped me understand myself better in my relationship”
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“I was in tears through a lot of it. It was really touching”
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“I’m a survivor of suicide myself and I appreciate the openness and rawness in the dialogue”
• • “I learned so much from tonight. The middle east where I am from, no one is allowed to talk about their emotions, no one is allowed to struggle, everybody is struggling in silence. I just want to say thank you”
Senadhi Parakrama Psy.D
Dr. Senadhi Parakrama is the co-writer and co-director of Roofing.
Senadhi Parakrama is a licensed clinical psychologist currently serving as the Chief Clinical Officer for Sonoma Recovery Services, where he directs clinical programming and development for both the Olympia House Residential and Olympia House Intensive Outpatient Programs. These programs have been dedicated to offering comprehensive residential and outpatient services since their establishment in 2013, catering to individuals grappling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. Despite their struggles, many of the clients that went through these programs were also extremely talented musicians, singers, dancers, and artists. As a result of his experiences with them Dr. Parakrama had an idea to develop a performance art workshop or program to have art and performance be a vehicle for both expressing emotions and building community.
In 2022 the non profit Sonoma Foundation for Behavioral Health (SFBH) was developed with the vision of extending education, training, support, and resources to underrepresented and under-resourced populations in Sonoma County. As President of SFBH, Dr. Parakrama launched the Andrew Conti Workshop, a performance art workshop, as its inaugural project within the community.
