The winner of many national awards, this uproarious play about life, death, power and first boyfriends was adapted from the popular book, Good-bye, Best Friend. Hollywood-wannabe Star, the ultimate teenage Beatles fan, has been guaranteed a young death by cystic fibrosis. She spends most of her time in the hospital, where she confronts reality with her imagination. When Star’s new roommate Courtney arrives, Star judges her as a pretty cheerleader who apparently is not very sick. Neither girl knows much about the other's world, but eventually they come to understand each other, and ultimately, themselves. This is a powerful play about the power of friendship and living life to the fullest. A must see for any middle and high school student.
Says Director Andrew D. Harris, “One of the great things about a play like John Lennon & Me is the way it uses comedy to explore complicated emotional issues in a responsible and respectful way. More than a simple comedy, this play explores the world of thirteen year-old Stella “Star” Grubner. As Star enters into the already awkward and complicated teenage experience, her physical symptoms soon become overshadowed by emotional and social ones. It is difficult to grow up normal with the shadow of death hanging over you, and Star tries to live life to the fullest each and every day, but that is a hard philosophy for an adult to follow, let alone a teenager.”
John Lennon & Me features a talented cast of professional actors, as well as several student actors including Grace Theobald and Connor Holloway (YPAS), Cate Payne and Jahne Brown (Noe Middle), Shelbi Schooler (East Oldham Middle), and Jack Lindsey (St. Francis). Due to mature subject matter, John Lennon & Me is recommended for ages 10 and older.