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Theater Tackles Teen Mental Health Amidst School Unrest
21 Jul
Summary
- Musical addresses anxiety, depression, and isolation experienced by youth.
- Students felt unsafe, opting for online learning after federal agent confrontation.
- Theater production highlights community support and connection.
Loud Mouth Productions is presenting "Dear Evan Hansen," a musical focusing on adolescent mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and isolation. This production holds particular significance for the Twin Cities community, drawing parallels to the experiences of students at Minneapolis Roosevelt High School.
Last January, a confrontation between ICE agents and individuals at Roosevelt High led to a number of students feeling unsafe and choosing to attend classes online. This situation echoed the musical's themes of isolation and the impact on peer relationships, prompting some students to organize support for their classmates.
The theater company hopes the musical's message of "you will be found and you are not alone" will encourage audiences to strengthen their own connections. Performances are scheduled for this weekend and next weekend at Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove, with more information available on Loud Mouth Productions' website.
