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Simple Set, Strong Theme: Hoodie

Hoodie by Lindsay Price is one of our most popular middle school plays that asks all of the tough questions that middle schoolers deal with every day.

Middle schoolers face a tornado of questions every day. What do I wear? What if I wear the wrong thing? What is she wearing? What do I look like? Stop looking at me!

Hoodie examines image and appearance in the vignette style and poses what may be the most difficult question of all – Do I stay in the clump or do I stand alone?

Dorothy Lance and the incredibly talented group of student performers at Clark Lane Middle School in Waterford, Connecticut put on an evening of entertaining theatre for cast, crew and audiences alike:

Our show is over and was a great success. As a first act, we did Quippage, The Big Lie and Santa Runs a Sweat Shop, featuring my four graduating eighth graders. Great little plays for developing a character in a short piece.

The second act was Hoodie, and got all the attention. Parents, students and staff had nothing but great comments. I had the clump in pale gray T shirts, dark jeans and white sneakers. Characters in scenes added small accent pieces to their costumes. What I liked best was that, including all four plays, I had 21 students playing more than 50 characters-a challenge for all of us.

Thank you for your wonderful writing. Your understanding of the adolescent mind and personality provides an entertaining and insightful evening for all.

Middle school students in matching gray T-shirts, dark jeans, and white sneakers perform Hoodie on stage at Clark Lane Middle School

A middle school student performs on stage in a gray T-shirt and teal scarf, arms outstretched in an expressive pose during a production of Hoodie

Young student performer on stage speaking a line during a middle school production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Teen actor in a sequined vest holds up a wire clothes hanger on a dark stage during a middle school production of Hoodie

Two middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, one wearing an oversized white hoodie and the other a gray apron and blue safety goggles

Young student actress in blue glasses and gray apron gestures expressively on stage during a middle school production of Hoodie

Two middle school students in gray shirts and jeans perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, one laughing with her arm around the other

Two middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, one leaning forward reaching toward a clothes hanger held by the other

Two middle school students rehearse a scene from Hoodie on a dark stage, one holding a script while the other sits and listens

A young female student actor holds a script on a dark stage during a middle school production of Hoodie

A young female student performer stands alone on a dark stage in a floral blue dress and brown boots during a production of Hoodie

Two student actors share a scene on a darkened stage during a middle school production of Hoodie

Two middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, one seated on a blue box gesturing outward while the other stands behind her

Young student performer in an oversized white hoodie stands on a dark stage during a middle school production of Hoodie

Middle school student in a gray polo shirt performing in a production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Two middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, one resting a hand on the others shoulder near a whiteboard

A middle school student in a gray t-shirt and jeans stands alone onstage during a production of Hoodie, with classmates in matching gray shirts visible behind her

Middle school student in a black apron and patterned shirt poses on stage during a production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Middle school student standing alone on stage with arms crossed in a production of Hoodie, other students in matching gray shirts and jeans visible behind her

Middle school student performer in a pink pleated skirt and gray tee stands alone on a dark stage during a production of Hoodie

Three middle school students in a tense confrontation on stage during a performance of Hoodie, wearing gray shirts, dark jeans, and pink skirts

Middle school student in a gray T-shirt and jeans smiling on a dark stage during a production of Hoodie

A middle school student performs an expressive scene from Hoodie on stage wearing a gray T-shirt, dark jeans, and white sneakers

Young male student actor performing alone onstage under a spotlight in a teal and white hoodie and jeans

Young female student performer on stage in a teal jacket and pink glasses during a middle school production of Hoodie

Middle school student in glasses and a purple t-shirt performing in a production of Hoodie on a darkened stage

Young female student performer in a pink skirt and gray wrap top examines a small object on stage during a production of Hoodie

A middle school student stands alone on a dark stage with arms crossed, looking sideways in a scene from Hoodie

A middle school student performer in a gray hoodie gestures expressively on a darkened stage during a production of Hoodie

Two middle school students in matching pink skirts rehearse a scene from Hoodie on a school stage

Young middle school student performing in Hoodie on stage wearing a teal jacket and pink glasses

Middle school student performing in Hoodie on stage wearing a gray T-shirt and jeans in front of a whiteboard

Two middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, one wearing a varsity jacket with her arm around the other's shoulder

A middle school student in a gray apron and safety goggles grins while performing in a production of Hoodie on stage

A middle school student in a white shirt holds papers and gestures expressively while performing in a production of Hoodie

Young student performer wearing a blue apron over a gray t-shirt poses on a dark stage during a middle school production of Hoodie

Middle school student performing in Hoodie on stage wearing a gray T-shirt and jeans, the signature costume from the Clark Lane Middle School production

Middle school student in a gray T-shirt and jeans smiles confidently on stage during a performance of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Middle school student in a gray polo shirt performing on stage in a production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Young female student performer in a teal floral dress and crossbody bag stands confidently on a darkened stage during a middle school production of Hoodie

A middle school student in a gray t-shirt and jeans stands alone onstage during a performance of Hoodie, with classmates in matching gray shirts visible behind her

Two middle school boys face each other on stage during a performance of Hoodie, one gesturing expressively while the other listens

Student actress walking onstage holding a book during a middle school production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Two middle school students in matching pink skirts perform a scene from Hoodie on a school stage

Three middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, with a girl in a pink skirt reacting expressively as two classmates look on

Two student performers on stage in matching silver sequin tops, dark pants, and white sneakers during a production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

A middle school student performs in Hoodie gesturing expressively in a striped top and jeans on a simple stage

A middle school student in a gray T-shirt and jeans gestures expressively on stage during a performance of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Young student performer on stage in a gray hoodie smiling during a middle school production of Hoodie

Middle school student performing in Hoodie on stage wearing a gray T-shirt, dark jeans, and white sneakers in front of a whiteboard

Two middle school students perform an emotional scene from Hoodie on a bare stage, one seated and covering their face

A middle school student performs an expressive movement onstage during a production of Hoodie with a whiteboard visible in the background

A middle school student performer stands with arms crossed on a darkened stage during a production of Hoodie

Middle school student standing center stage in a gray t-shirt and jeans, performing in Hoodie, with ensemble cast members in matching costumes behind her

A middle school student in glasses and a pink cardigan sits on a black platform block and looks down during a performance of Hoodie

Student performer in gray t-shirt and jeans gestures expressively on stage during a production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Middle school student standing with arms crossed on stage during a production of Hoodie, wearing a gray T-shirt and jeans

Three middle school students in gray T-shirts and jeans perform on a dark stage in a production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

A middle school student stands alone center stage in a gray T-shirt and jeans while fellow cast members in matching gray uniforms stand in the background during a production of Hoodie

Middle school students in matching gray shirts and dark jeans perform a scene from Hoodie on a black box theatre stage

A smiling middle school student stands center stage with arms crossed, wearing a gray T-shirt and jeans, with classmates in matching outfits behind her

Two middle school students sit together on a black platform during a performance of Hoodie, a play about image and appearance

Two middle school students sit on a dark platform on stage during a performance of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Two middle school students examine a small object together on a darkened stage during a performance of Hoodie

Four middle school students in onesie and pajama costumes perform a scene from Hoodie on a dark stage

Two middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, one standing with script pages and one seated listening

Middle school students in matching gray t-shirts, dark jeans, and white sneakers perform Hoodie on a dark stage at Clark Lane Middle School

Two middle school students face each other on a dark stage during a performance of Hoodie, a play about image and appearance

Three middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on a black box stage, wearing coordinated gray tops and jeans with small costume accents

Student performer in a pink tutu holds up a yellow sign reading How Do I Look How Do I Sound on a middle school stage

Middle school students performing Hoodie on stage, several wearing pink skirts and gray shirts, with a whiteboard visible in the background

Middle school students in matching gray T-shirts and dark jeans stand in a clump on stage while a teacher gestures toward them during a production of Hoodie

Middle school students in animal onesie costumes perform a scene from Hoodie on a darkened stage

Middle school students in matching gray T-shirts and dark jeans perform Hoodie on a darkened stage at Clark Lane Middle School

Middle school students in matching gray T-shirts and jeans stand in a line onstage during a production of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Middle school students in matching gray shirts and dark jeans perform Hoodie on a bare stage at Clark Lane Middle School

Three middle school students sit on a black box during a performance of Hoodie, with a girl covering her mouth while two boys look toward her

Three middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, two sitting on a block and one standing with mouth open mid-line

Two middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, a boy seated looking at a girl who faces him with clasped hands

Middle school students in matching gray shirts and jeans take a bow together on stage after a performance of Hoodie

Five middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on stage, with three girls in pink skirts grouped together and a boy watching from the side

Five middle school students performing Hoodie on stage, some wearing pink skirts and gray shirts, with a whiteboard visible behind them

Two middle school students perform a scene from Hoodie on a dark stage with a whiteboard and wooden set pieces as props

Four middle school students in animal onesies raise their hands onstage during a performance of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Middle school students take a bow on stage holding hands with arms raised, several wearing pink tutus, at a performance of Hoodie

Middle school students take a bow on stage holding hands with arms raised after a performance of Hoodie at Clark Lane Middle School

Amazing job, Clark Lane Middle School!

Photo Credit: Jerry Brown Photography

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Products Referenced

Hoodie

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

This middle school vignette play examines self-image and appearance.

Quippage

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

A boy and girl trying to date try to fill the spaces in conversation.

The Big Lie

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

As a teacher and student square off, one reveals a secret about the other.

Santa Runs A Sweat Shop

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

A young girl has some specific questions for Santa.

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Santa Runs A Sweat Shop

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