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Or How My Brain Broke And Crawled My Way Back: One Act Play With Music Scripted

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A One-Act Play for High School and College Students about Traumatic Brain Injury

Or How My Brain Broke And Crawled My Way Back is a one-act play with music that tells the story of Alex, a high school student who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a car accident. The play follows Alex's journey as she struggles to recover from her injury, both physically and emotionally. Through Alex's story, the play raises awareness of the challenges faced by people with TBI, and the importance of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

Stroke of Luck: or how my brain broke and i crawled my way back - One Act Play With Music, Scripted Memoir, Stroke Recovery Onstage, One Woman Show

by Farley Cadena

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6101 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	53 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

The play is written in a non-linear format, with scenes that jump back and forth in time to show Alex's experiences before, during, and after her accident. This structure helps to create a vivid and fragmented picture of Alex's experience, and to show the lasting impact that TBI can have on a person's life.

Or How My Brain Broke And Crawled My Way Back includes original songs written and performed by the actors. The music helps to create a powerful and emotional experience for the audience, and to highlight the therapeutic power of music in the healing process.

The play is suitable for high school and college students, and is ideal for use in classroom or performance settings. The play can be performed with a cast of 5-10 actors, and can be easily adapted to fit the needs of any group.

Themes:

Traumatic brain injury
Recovery
Hope
Resilience
The power of music

Characters:

Alex: A high school student who suffers a traumatic brain injury
Mom: Alex's mother
Dad: Alex's father
Doctor: Alex's doctor
Nurse: Alex's nurse

Setting:

The play takes place in a hospital room, Alex's home, and her school.

Synopsis:

The play begins with Alex waking up in a hospital room after her accident. She is confused and disoriented, and has no memory of what happened. As she slowly begins to recover, Alex must learn to cope with the physical and emotional challenges of her injury. She struggles with memory loss, headaches, and mood swings. She also has to deal with the emotional trauma of her accident, and the loss of her previous life.

Alex's family and friends are there to support her through her recovery. They help her to adjust to her new life, and to find ways to cope with her challenges. Alex also finds solace in music, which she uses to express her emotions and to connect with others.

As Alex progresses in her recovery, she begins to find hope and purpose in her life. She discovers that she has a talent for singing, and she uses her music to inspire others who are struggling with TBI. Alex's story is a powerful reminder that even after a traumatic brain injury, it is possible to find hope and healing.

Sample Dialogue:

Alex: I don't remember anything. What happened to me?

Mom: You were in a car accident, honey. You hit your head.

Alex: A car accident? But I don't remember.

Dad: It's okay, honey. You're going to be okay.

Alex: But what about my life? My friends? My school?

Mom: We're all here for you, honey. We're going to get through this together.

Stroke of Luck: or how my brain broke and i crawled my way back - One Act Play With Music, Scripted Memoir, Stroke Recovery Onstage, One Woman Show

by Farley Cadena

5 out of 5