I'M STRESSING OUT received critical acclaim and much media attention when it was produced in 2005. The entire cast was interviewed and performed a scene from I'm Stressing Out on the television show Rites of Passage. Click on the image to the right to view a clip from the show.
"...Scott DeTurk and his wife Kristine Lowry DeTurk have
created a deeply moving, fast paced and delightful must-see musical "I'm Stressin' Out". Working with
students from their own musical academy they have fully incorporated not only
the stress and angst of adolescence but have given those feelings an understandable
dimension through...brilliant songs, direction and choreography."
Allen L. Roland Ph.D. (www.allenroland.com)
"Thank you for touching on so many important subjects to
teens in powerful ways that they can relate to. "I'm Stressin' Out" is a "reality show"
that makes a difference!"
Joan
Deamer - Middle School Drama Teacher (Mill Valley Middle School)
""I'm Stressin' Out" is a new musical that
dares to express the honest voices of teens in an entertaining and moving
evening."
Jeffrey
Bihr - Professional Director, Actor and Coach (ACT/Berkeley Rep)
"Not just for kids. "I'm Stressin' Out" opens adult eyes to the teen world in
terms painfully familiar to our ambitious acquisitive, relationship- damaged
adult world. Teen problems are adult problems writ large. Teens, live and act close to
their feelings in this fast moving, poignant and teen crafted but
adult guided musical tale about a real world of sadness, love,
confusion, dreams zits and raging
hormones. I rate this wonderful play -TG- for Teen Guidance -
a must see for parents with their kids about a bewildering teen culture we
experience but do not always
understand. The post play dinner table dialogue, should be illuminating."
Ira
Okun-Former Director Family Service Agency S.F. - Retired
""I'm Stressin' Out" is an important must see new,
original play. It should be
required viewing for anyone who has a teen or pre-teen in their lives. It is also a must see for the kids
themselves. This creative,
delightful, insightful, well-constructed original musical is enchanting,
entertaining, fun and informative regarding the trials and tribulations of
adolescence. It will spark
important conversations between kids and their parents, grandparents, teachers,
pastors, therapists, and among the kids themselves. This play is a rare find. Scott and Kristine DeTurk work their magic using every means
at their disposal: through music, lyrics, staging, casting and insightful,
thoughtful dialogue. DO NOT MISS
the opportunity to see this play.
Not only will you come out singing, but thinking as well."
Jeri
Marlowe, M.A., MFT
"...Congratulations on your wonderful show, "I'm Stressin' Out" ... you
deserve major credit for... creating ... a ...piece ... on one of the most
important topics in our world today~the minds, morals, and emotions of our
embattled youth. ...the existence
of such an ambitious theatrical project is rare. ...you did it with ... insight, sensitivity, and skill. It was obvious that your cast loved
every minute of the hard work they put into the show, and that their participation
will enrich their lives in just such a way their characters needed. Nothing upsets me more than the sarcasm, coolness, and jadedness of
so many of today's teenagers. It
was refreshing to watch the kids in your show progress from that stage to greater
compassion, understanding, and maturity. ...Thank you for taking on the
challenge, and accomplishing it so adeptly. I wish you every success with it."
Rita
Abrams-Professional Songwriter/Composer & Former Educator
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I'm Stressing Out (7 minutes, 55 seconds) |
