Darius & Twig
Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour

February 20, 2018 @ Noon
The Harris Theater

Teenage best friends Darius and Twig dream of a world beyond their inner city struggles—but with Darius’s mother barely scraping by, pressure from Twig’s uncle, and bullies constantly on their case, can they break away to live their dreams? Based on the award-winning novel by Walter Dean Myers, this Kennedy Center world-premiere commission is a playful and profound story of overcoming obstacles. (Please note: play’s subject matter is intended for older audiences and the play includes choreographed stage violence and prop guns.)

Recommended for 8th to 12th grades
Running Time: 60 minutes

Subjects: Page to Stage, Social and Emotional Learning, English Literature, Social Justice, Anti-Bullying

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The 2017/2018 Beyond the Classroom Series for Students is made possible by the Brewers Community Foundation, Elmbrook Rotary Club, Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust, and U.S. Bank Foundation.