Stop Requested

ing and categorizing submissions. Fleishman's play, "Stop Requested", was inspired by the submissions, and her characters represent many of responses' recurring topics. The play is a collection of monologues and short scenes performed by a company of 18 actors. Included in the play are aspects of Verbatim Theater, with excerpts from every submission sent into the project and a live, original underscore written by youth musicians. Fleishman established a student-run advisory board, The Panel of Independent Performing Arts Representatives (PIPAR), to implement the project idea and produce the play. Stop Requested is supported by a wide variety of community participants including members of the School Superintendent, the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, ACMI and other local businesses. It is a multi-media, theatrical presentation that raises awareness about mental health and features AHS Students in all disciplines: artists, actors, musicians, lighting designers, and more. Plot Summary:
"Stop Requested" is a play about a stolen guitar case, some wild flowers, a crumpled painting and a bus. It is about an unlikely collection of strangers. "Stop Requested" is made up of monologues, short scenes, poetry and anthologies performed by an 18-member, company cast. It strives to present today's reality and the complexity of our minds. The play follows 10 characters throughout their typical Thursday and is set on a bus, with public transportation and its continued route allowing for the connection of individuals. The characters represent many of today's struggles. A recurring theme throughout the piece is the honest embodiment of vulnerability and the acknowledgment of life today. Shedding light on mental health and grief, "Stop Requested" allows for these ever-present topics to at last escape from the shadows.