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.

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.

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Youth for Dark

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  • Greg Burdick: Youth for Dark by Keith Whalen
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    “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!

    ”
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Production History

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