Youth for Dark

by Keith Whalen

A high school senior applies to his school district to run an after-school religious group, but is called on the carpet by the school's principal, who objects to the unusual group.

Inquire About Rights
Recommend
Download
Save to Library

Youth for Dark

Recommended by

Greg Burdick: Youth for Dark by Keith Whalen

“

“Youth For Dark” is a smart exploration of power dynamics between public school administrators and students, and the risks and consequences of speaking truth to that power. Whalen’s play unfolds beautifully, with increasingly clever interchanges between young David, and the aging Mr. Durkis. A Socratic seminar, where the folks in charge get schooled. Outstanding.

“Youth For Dark” is a smart exploration of power dynamics between public school administrators and students, and the risks and consequences of speaking truth to that power. Whalen’s play unfolds beautifully, with increasingly clever interchanges between young David, and the aging Mr. Durkis. A Socratic seminar, where the folks in charge get schooled. Outstanding.

”
Shaun Leisher: Youth for Dark by Keith Whalen

“

Smart ass kids versus exhausted school principals is a frequently told story so I appreciate this unique twist on it.

Smart ass kids versus exhausted school principals is a frequently told story so I appreciate this unique twist on it.

”
Evan Baughfman: Youth for Dark by Keith Whalen

“

An awesome play that tackles hypocrisy and the powers-that-be head-on!

An awesome play that tackles hypocrisy and the powers-that-be head-on!

”

View all 4 recommendations

DAVID (M), 17-18
MR. DURKIS (M), 55-65

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre, Year 2023
Type Community Theater, Organization Actors Theatre Playhouse, Year 2022
Type Professional, Organization Theatre Odyssey, Year 2022
Type Community Theater, Organization TheatreWorks New Milford, Year 2019
Type Fringe, Organization Aery Theatre Company, Year 2019
Type Community Theater, Organization Orange Players, Year 2018

Awards

Finalist

The 46th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival

2021
Finalist

Aery Theatre Company

2019
Best Play

TheatreWorks New Milford

Winner

2019