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Production Tips for
darklight

by Lindsay Price

darklight examines depression and anxiety in teens. Characters fight their inner thoughts, search for their truths, and have surreal conversations with death. Some fail, some find hope.

This is a relevant and necessary issue to explore.

Drama Experimental Form Issue-Based Movement-based Vignettes

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This is a vignette play! What is a Vignette Play?

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Recommended for High Schools

Tips from past Producers

Read, read, and re-read the script multiple times before staging and casting; there are nuances that if missed can affect the audience's understanding of the message.

Involve the students in design work - my students were involved in the set and make-up design and creation and making contributions to the creative process enhanced their experience.

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