Paul Power's play, Crippled, has garnered awards and glowing reviews for his portrayal of his experiences as a person living with a disability. Now in a published form, his story of challenge, loss and redemption presents universal themes and emotions told through a voice that is not often heard in the mainstream. Though dark and mournful, there is a thread of hope in the way the characters share their lives and memories, underlining both differences and similarities in experience. In highlighting his own personal turmoil, Power evokes empathy and introspection in his audience. From childhood conflicts to overwhelming adult loss and grief, from despair to hope, Crippled presents the commonality of our inner struggles with personal demons, framed against our exterior struggles with the perceptions of others. (From Breakwater Books)

Paul David Power is a playwright, actor and director based in St. John's. Crippled is inspired by his own experiences of growing up with a disability and losing a loved one. The play ran to critical and audience acclaim in St. John's and at the Fundy Fringe Festival in N.B.

Crippled is a finalist for the 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for drama. The winners will be announced on Nov. 17, 2021.