Charlottetown – Vancouver’s Green Thumb Theatre returns to PEI with three performances of a hip hop cautionary new tale for young people. Cranked plays on the Confederation Centre of the Arts Mainstage Theatre with matinee performances May 13 and 14.
This newly commissioned play examines the rising epidemic of crystal meth use by teens. Using spoken word and hip hop, playwright Michael P. Northey and Green Thumb Theatre offer a dramatic exploration of addiction and drug culture.
Stan a.k.a. ‘definition’ was a rising freestyle MC who loses it all because of his meth habit. He confronts his demons as he preps for an upcoming competition without the ‘fix’ that has dominated his life. Memories of the highs and the rush of music all collide as he struggles to recapture what he once had.
Running Time: 50 minutes Age Range: Grades 7 to 12
Tuesday May 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday May 14 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
All performances are $6 per student. Teachers and chaperones are complimentary, as is any student who is unable to afford admission price. For more information, please call (902) 629-1163.
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Media contact: Dan Wall, publicist, Confederation Centre of the Arts, phone (902) 628-6135
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