Three 16-year-olds are having a sleepover. At first, they are all just scrolling on their phones through Tik-Tok. Eventually they get bored and start to talk. Natasha opens up about her parent’s divorce. Later on, after a lot of resistance, she admits she is dating someone that one of the friends finds objectionable. While she is in the bathroom, her friends use her phone to tell him to come over. 

Tim Venable has written a fantastic play about teenagers in an extreme situation. Along with the great drama, there are a lot of laughs. It’s all woven together expertly. 

At 95 minutes, it would be nice to have an intermission. There are plenty of scene changes where it can be easily added. Join the Pro-Intermission movement here. 

The set is very well done. The audience enters through the closet and immediately feels like they are in a teenager’s room. The walls are completely covered in music posters, including one of Patti Smith. The title of the play comes from her memoir, Just Kids.

Piper Jean Bailey is outstanding as Natasha, who sees nothing wrong with the relationship. Jordan Levene is excellent as the friend who is outraged. Brandon Acosta is superb as the friend who doesn’t take either side. Lastly, Maura Kidwell is solid as the mother who was devastated by the divorce. 

Overall, it’s a must see that keeps audience members on the edge of their seat!

Check out the program here. 

Get tickets now for Adolescent Salvation through October 3rd! 

Cost of a ticket: $46

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Good Value

Rating Scale: Exceptional > Good Value > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Quinn Delaney