Six American teenagers decide to stage a protest from their bedrooms in response to the latest shooting at their high school.

This musical crams a lot into 80 minutes, covering subjects not openly discussed including gun violence, mental health themes and suicide. Teens take a gamble every day going to high school.

Unfortunately, it was difficult to see some of the actors when they were sitting on the floor as the props were too low. However, these six young local actors portrayed realistically how the smallest action can lead to bigger things. The thought-provoking subject matter is an unusual choice but hey this is Fringe and that’s what it’s all about.

With images of the NRA (National Rifle Association) in the background, it is easy to see why guns are so prominent in America today but the question remains: why do people feel the need to keep high powered fast action high-velocity rifles in their homes? The most recent images of the storming of the Capitol building during the vote count just before the new President is sworn in shows that gun violence in America is an everyday occurrence. The storyline is broken into two with the first part about ordinary young people trying to stand up against gun violence and the second part from a shooters viewpoint, covering how he thinks his place in the world order should be.

This story has your attention from the very first opening sequence right up to the last minute. A good story about issues that thankfully are not as bad here as for families living in the USA.

A story however that needs to be told so that these issues can be addressed now before they get out of control here too. With powerful images on the visual screen these six young local performers deserve high credit for their acting and singing.

A show with a powerful message that should be seen.

This show is also dedicated to the 609 victims of school shootings across the history of the United States.