How To Live
By Eimear Cheasty
Age range
16 +
Cast size
10 – 15
Approx. running time
90 mins +
Gender breakdown
Male: 5
Female: 7
Also: Potential for more people to work in chorus.
Female: 7
Also: Potential for more people to work in chorus.
Setting
Carlow (or any other town in Ireland).
Note
A play about loss and navigating friendships for a medium sized group.
First performance
County Carlow Youth Theatre, 2016.
Synopsis
Bethany’s dad has died, and inspired by a letter he wrote to her she sets off on adventure with her friends: To figure out How To Live. But is it as easy as that? Does life really come with an instruction manual? And what if the people that you trust aren’t what you thought? This is a play that explores loss, grief and how young people navigate relationships on and offline. There some challenging topics and it requires a strong ensemble. Some musical talent in the group would be helpful.