Dirt: A one man show about growing up & mental health
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WHAT is Dirt?
Through the portrayal of relatable and memorable characters, John Morello gives voice to those who sometimes feel as though they are not heard and reassurance to those who sometimes feel as though they are not understood. John does not preach, teach, or lecture; instead, he takes audiences of all ages on a journey that asks them to think about how our choices impact our own lives and the lives of those around them.
WHY book the show Dirt?
Dirt is a powerful performance that stays with students and adults alike long after it is over. Not a “motivational” speaker, John feels strongly that young people don’t require pithy self-help slogans and clichés to help them to make better choices and connections. Like everyone else, young people want honesty, respect, and something that is real. Call it catharsis or drama therapy or just the power of a good story, many of us can point to a work of art in our lives that stuck with us and inspired us a little more than a speech or lecture. Through his one man show, John is making an impact that will last.
The characters
Jason
"It's like once they find out you smoke weed they just assume you're a stoner and then they assume you're stupid, and then they give you easier work."
David / Pi
"My mom is on prozac, my brother is on Ritalin, my dad takes Viagra...and then they look at me yell "DON"T DO DRUGS." And I'm like, which ones?"
"This one kid yelled out at another kid "You're so gay!" So I yelled out "Hey, since when did someone's sexual orientation or identity become an insult."
"I don't wanna even be me. I don't even know who ME is? I just want one person to have an honest conversation with me."
No Name
A victim of an assault living with giref.
" I don't need to have 50 friends. I just need one friend. I don't need someone to tell me it's gonna get better or to cheer up. I just need someone who can see the same chaos that I see everyday. So, I know I'm not crazy. Or, if I am crazy, at least I'm not crazy by myself."
Hank
A WWII veteran who reflects on his life, his choices, and his care for the young people in his life. He has seen his country at its most heroic and its most ignorant.
'I forgot what it was like to be young. To have someone just look at you, and laugh."
"Embarrassed? By addiction... or depression?! If that kid had cancer we'd say he was brave for getting help. If he had diabetes we'd have a fundraiser for him and help his parents...So...I told the kid that I've never stopped being proud of him or loving him and I'm glad he's getting help... Every kid deserves a second chance but not every kid GETS a second chance."