Press photos and media resources for "A Finished Heart," Eliott Cherry's solo performance of conversations he shared with his husband, Chris Chenard, as Chris died of pancreatic cancer.

Please note spelling of first name:
Correct: Eliott Matthew Cherry. Middle name is optional in listings.
Incorrect spellings: Eliot, Elliot, Elliott

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Eliott Cherry's one-man show is an inspiring story of compassion and devotion expressing the absolute essence of what it means to be committed to love. The author performs the touching and often humorous conversations he shared with his husband, who was dying of pancreatic cancer. Combining story, poetry and an original musical score, A Finished Heart celebrates our common humanity. [60 words, 385 characters.]

A Finished Heart is a one-man production of story, conversation and poetry with a musical score, written and performed by Eliott Matthew Cherry. The play is an outpouring of life and love, an expression of the depths of human spirit. Eliott introduces Chris, his husband of sixteen years. At the age of 56, Chris is dying at home of pancreatic cancer, with Eliott as his caregiver. How would this time unfold? They talk about dying, love, forgiveness and meaning. Eliott says, “The culmination of purpose in our life together is that I could help Chris die and he could guide and comfort me. Dying is our teacher and we learn from each other.”

A Finished Heart opens rich space for exploring questions, passions, struggles and transformation. In the words of one audience member, the piece inspires hearts "to give and receive love in ways unimagined." To learn more, please visit afinishedheart.com.

Since 2009, A Finished Heart has been performed 47 times and presented in six U.S. states, supported by grants and nonprofit organizations. In 2023, the play received its European premiere in Lisbon, Portugal. [184 words, 1112 characters.]

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AD Photography 2018, Portland OR

8 x 10 high-resolution. 2018. AD Photography, Portland, Oregon.

A Finished Heart