Candace Johnson’s
Scat-ter Brain:
The Music of ADHD

The Marsh Berkeley Mainstage

July 19 – September 13, 2025

Saturdays at 8pm | Sundays at 5pm
No Show: August 30

Written & Performed by Candace Johnson
Creative Consultant: Stephanie Weisman

Ticket Information

Tickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating

90 minutes | 1 intermission | Ages 13+

(Please do not bring infants to the show)

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Additional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.

Show Description

 In this semi-autobiographical one woman musical – CJ, a multi-talented woman never seems to maximize her potential. At age 40+, she is diagnosed with inattentive ADHD and is forced to dig deep to understand herself and know her true worth. Through music, community, and faith, she breaks through her biggest fears to start building the life she always dreamed of. This show highlights the joy and challenge that people with ADHD bring to the world. If you or someone you care about is anywhere on the neurodivergent spectrum, this show will help you see the world through their eyes.

Artist Biography

Candace Johnson (Writer & Performer) is a singer, actress, poet, voice instructor, and Director of the UC Berkeley Gospel Choir. She is also a voice coach for FiPPP, a theater organization that develops the stories of artists impacted by incarceration. Candace is versatile, and equally comfortable performing opera, musical theater, Gospel, and jazz. In 2018, Johnson premiered her first one-woman show, VOX in a BOX– the musical biography of how she found her “voice”. She has written and performed seven original shows since then, and continues to develop new work. Candace earned her doctorate in voice performance from the University of Michigan. She is a proud member of the non-profit organization CHADD, which provides support, education, and resources about children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. To learn more or donate to CHADD, visit www.chadd.org. See more about Candace at cjsings.com.

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