Misconceptions

by Madison M. Mansouri

Misconceptions is a psychiatric slice-of-life story, following seven teenagers making the best of their time in a psych ward. In spite of conflicting personalities, mediocre hospital food, and the dreaded why session, the teens keep pushing through to get better and to make it out of the ward. This traumady dives into the reality of teenagers struggling with mental health, while keeping humor and hope in the...

Misconceptions is a psychiatric slice-of-life story, following seven teenagers making the best of their time in a psych ward. In spite of conflicting personalities, mediocre hospital food, and the dreaded why session, the teens keep pushing through to get better and to make it out of the ward. This traumady dives into the reality of teenagers struggling with mental health, while keeping humor and hope in the vision.

One act. 98 pages. 7 teens. 3 technicians.

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  • Harrison Young: Misconceptions by Madison M. Mansouri
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    Having read this script, listened to a table reading, and watched a stage reading before...playwright Madison Mansouri gets it. The story revolves around a residential center as teenagers come in and out of its system. Mansouri captures their spirits as well as the staff's perspectives to provide an important message about what people don't understand about mental health. It's not all just about delivering a message though -- you will also see them Christmas-carolling and cussing sometimes to great comedic effect as well as see the amount of heart behind this story. This show can help...

    Having read this script, listened to a table reading, and watched a stage reading before...playwright Madison Mansouri gets it. The story revolves around a residential center as teenagers come in and out of its system. Mansouri captures their spirits as well as the staff's perspectives to provide an important message about what people don't understand about mental health. It's not all just about delivering a message though -- you will also see them Christmas-carolling and cussing sometimes to great comedic effect as well as see the amount of heart behind this story. This show can help someone.

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Character Information

  • Megan
    The leader/maternal figure, as she’s been there the longest. PTSD from rape.
    17
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Luke
    Goofball hiding perfectionism his jokes and bravado attitude. Addiction and anxiety.
    16
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Canton
    Harsh, but always saying what he believes. He is soft when it matters. Voluntary. Bipolar, history of suicide/self-harm.
    15
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Becca
    She fights but doesn’t ever say what she means. Hides behind self-deprecating jokes. Depression, history of suicide.
    16
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Rose
    A wallflower who is trying her best to be heard in the room. Anorexia nervosa.
    14
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Ty
    Hardheaded kid trying to give grace. You never know what is going to happen with him. PTSD.
    17
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Carolyn (Caro)
    Comes from a well-off family, trying to make sense of herself and her situation. Addiction/depression.
    16
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Josh
    Technician. The lax, loud one.
    25+
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Joey
    Technician. Dry humor.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Amanda
    Technician. Primary therapy leader.
    25+
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Workshop, All Campus Theatre, 2023
  • Reading, Self-Produced, 2018