Coming December 10, Linda Bon and her students are putting together Darklight a play about teenagers going through anxiety and depression.
Throughout the play some of the main characters include Moe, played by sophomore, Paris Holifield, and Van, played by sophomore Valeria Mendoza, are introduced to anxiety and depression that are also played in groups by some of the cast. The role of Depression will be played by sophomore Sidnee Justice. Anxiety will be played by Audrey Moor.
The subject matter is important for students that feel that they are going through these emotions and can relate to the story.
Before Bon and her class began to work on Darklight they had a brief discussion about the play with its creator, discovering where she got inspired to write it. Lindsay Price, the author of Darklight skyped with Bon and her students and answered questions about the play to get a better understanding. Price said she went on a trip to a local high school to gain some insight about teenagers and how they go through depression and anxiety.
Darklight will be performed on December 10 at the Poly Playhouse. For more information about how to get tickets to watch the play go to the Poly Playhouse, also known as room 851.
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