Synopsis
Deep Blue Funk
Arnold Aprill & Daniel B. Frank
Published by Dramatic Publishing
1 Male 4 Female
The characters give voice to real teenagers speaking in their own voices with their own words about their own experiences
With innocence, anger, love and fear, the characters portray with passion and intensity the inner worlds of adolescents struggling with too much too soon
The life stories captured in this sensitive and revealing play transcend the boundaries of the characters' local African American neighborhood and speak of vital truths about the human heart reaching to grow up and come of age-truths which resonate with the wishes, desires, fears and misunderstanding of young people from all kinds of backgrounds and neighborhoods
To help teachers, counselors and actors facilitate discussion with young audiences, the play is published with a detailed study guide, including background information on teenage parenthood, discussion questions and classroom activities
Flexible casting, few props and a simple set make this one-act play ideal for schools and community groups