This play is one of the most tender explorations of coming of age in a rural town, and how struggles - from addiction, to mental health, to friendships poisoned by gossip and rumors - are amplified when you're a member of the working poor. The four young people in this play are full of life and contradictions. They share the banter of a John Hughes cast, but not the wealth. As a result, the tendrils of tragedy keep them from that Simple Minds montage.
This play is one of the most tender explorations of coming of age in a rural town, and how struggles - from addiction, to mental health, to friendships poisoned by gossip and rumors - are amplified when you're a member of the working poor. The four young people in this play are full of life and contradictions. They share the banter of a John Hughes cast, but not the wealth. As a result, the tendrils of tragedy keep them from that Simple Minds montage.