Photo Gallery ‘A Will to Survive’

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Tales & Ales’ headliner Tom Sweitzer is well-known for his work with A Place to Be music therapy. [Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

“A Will to Survive” cast members rehearse at A Place to Be in Middleburg. The production is meant to be a tribute to Will Robinson, who committed suicide in January, and shine a light on the need for mental health support for teens.

“A Will to Survive” cast members rehearse at A Place to Be in Middleburg. The organization won the Make a Difference Award for bringing the production into the schools. [Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now]

“A Will to Survive” cast members rehearse at A Place to Be in Middleburg. [Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now]

Co-director Tom Sweitzer comforts Ann-Charlotte Robertson as she reacts to a Christmas video of her late son, Will, during rehearsal for “A Will to Survive.” Will took his own life at the age of 17 in January. [Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now]

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