Kids' Play Tackles Internet Addiction Crisis

Youth Summer Stock (YSS) is presenting two distinct theatrical productions this summer. The first, "The Day the Internet Died," written by Ian McWethy and Jason Pizzarello, will be performed by students in grades 7-12 from June 26-28 at the Mary Godfrey Playhouse. This one-act satirical play humorously imagines a week without internet access, highlighting society's increasing reliance on technology for daily tasks.

Directed by Brian Wilcox, "The Day the Internet Died" is a student-led initiative where participants actively contribute to set design, costumes, and blocking. The play's vignette style connects short scenes through the central theme of technological dependence, resonating with modern audiences by referencing popular social media platforms and online culture.

Following this, YSS will showcase "Myth-Understood," a comedy by Jackie Martin, for younger performers in grades 3-6. Performances are scheduled for July 17-19, also at the Mary Godfrey Playhouse. This play offers a whimsical take on Greek mythology, allowing children to gain valuable stage experience while exploring themes relevant to contemporary issues of misinformation and discerning fact from fiction.