The ILHS SADD Chapter recently invited a regional theatre group to share their new show in hopes of helping students tackle some serious subjects.
American Legacy Theatre from Cincinnati creates and performs original stage productions that focus on teen mental health issues such as substance abuse, online bullying, suicide and more. This particular performance centered on a young man who got in an argument with a friend, then the friend posted a video and photos online attacking his weight and driving him to a suicide attempt. Making matters worse, the young man's mom did not understand the problem. Counselors were called in to deescalate the situation and help mother and son make a safety plan to move forward and create a strong self image.
ILHS students were very responsive to the material and participated in a question and answer session with the actors after the show.
ILHS SADD Advisor explained that the performance touches on how to make decisions that are not destructive, but rather focus on keeping kids safe. ILHS SADD is gearing up for Red Ribbon Week district-wide next week.