TALK IT UP

Suitable For Ages 12+

The TALK IT UP program kicks off with a play, which examines some common mental health problems. The performance is followed by a two-day workshop with trained facilitators and mental health workers. The main character, Aaron is crying out for help, but who is going to hear? His sister is preoccupied with work and always bossing him around, his best mate Solli thinks life is just one long party and his friend Jasmyn, just doesn’t seem to be there for him. To make matters worse, he’s missing his friend Jammy who died in a car crash after a couple of wild nights partying. Aaron feels like he’s sinking, like he’s lost and alone. Will his friends step up, before it’s too late?

Depression, drug and alcohol abuse and mental health problems are too common in our communities. It’s time to do something about it. It’s time to TALK IT UP. This three-day program has been developed to help start the healing process in our communities.

Written and Directed by David Milroy

Technical Specifications

Touring Party: 4x Actors, 1x Tour Manager/Sound Operator

Floor Cloth Dimensions: Length - 12.0 meters Width - 8.0 meters

Past Venues: School Hall, School Undercover Area, Town Hall, Community (flat surface required), Camping Grounds (flat surface required)

Talk It Up Set 2009 Photo by Amy Hammond