Recommended for High Schools
An examination of depression and anxiety in teens.
About 35 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
16
2 M | 4 W | 10 Any Gender, Plus THOUGHTS (10 to 20 actors)
Simple set
38 pages
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darklight examines depression and anxiety in teens. Characters fight their inner thoughts, search for their truths, and have surreal conversations with death. Some fail, some find hope.
This is a relevant and necessary issue to explore.
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Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.
Subgenres
Absurd Experimental form Expressionism Movement-based Character study Choral work Issue-based
Settings
Present day
Dress
Contemporary costumes
Audience
Teen
Features
Mime Character study Movement-based Variable gender breakdown Variable Cast Size SEL
Cautions
Frank talk of death Self-harm
Themes
Adolescence Illness/Health Individuality Relationships Depression Anxiety Suicide Family Happiness Kindness Overcoming odds
Other uses
Class work Scene work
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About 35 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
16
2 M | 4 W | 10 Any Gender, Plus THOUGHTS (10 to 20 actors)
Simple set
38 pages
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