Young People's Theatre to Present STILL/FALLING
By: Ashlee Latimer
Young People's Theatre (YPT) presents the Green Thumb Theatre production of Still/Falling, a brand new work by Rachel Aberle. Rachel brings her distinctive brand of wit and emotional range to this story of a teenager who appears to have it all -- but is falling apart inside. This moving play speaks to every teen whose depression and anxiety has been brushed off as 'rebellion' or 'teen angst". Still/Falling will be presented in The Studio from November 22 to December 9.
Nina has a great life. She loves her family, she does well in school, and her friends are awesome. But suddenly Nina starts feeling... off, and she finds herself slipping into a dark reality she cannot understand, let alone articulate to the people around her. Still/Fallingfollows Nina as she tries to come to terms with what it means to struggle with anxiety and depression, and to rise above it with as much strength, and as few scars, as possible. A realistic, honest and bitingly funny look at the difference between 'teen angst' and mental illness and the ways vulnerable kids can start to find their way out of the dark. Still/Falling is directed by Patrick McDonald and features Olivia Hutt. The Creative Team includes Set Design by Ken MacDonald and Projection Design by Cameron Fraser. Green Thumb Theatre creates and produces plays that explore social issues relevant to the lives of children, youth and young adults. They provide theatre that celebrates the language and stories of today's generation and culture to stimulate empathy, debate and critical thinking. Green Thumb Theatre chose to produce Still/Falling to encourage conversation and awareness and to help students gain a deeper understanding of mental health, and especially how it can affect themselves and their peers.Written by Rachel Aberle
Directed by Patrick McDonald
A Green Thumb Theatre production
In the Studio Nov. 22-Dec. 9, 2016
Recommended for ages 13 & up
Opening: Tuesday, November 22 at 1:15PM
Full performance schedule available at http://www.youngpeoplestheatre.ca/shows-tickets/stillfalling/
Young People's Theatre | 165 Front Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $10-$34; HST & service charges extra | Prices subject to change without notice | Online: youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Box Office: 416.862.2222 |For more information visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca
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