Worth It 2022 play!

“Worth It” play is a 2-hour, faith-based play that portrays talent show auditions at a high school where an altercation elevates to the point of individuals identifying to be suicidal and/or struggling with a mental health crisis. The actors display different signs of suicidal tendencies in the play, showcasing corresponding action steps. This comedy, musical, and drama play is appropriate for teens and young adults. Youth groups have attended previous shows with the youth group leader guiding pre-/post-performance discussions. Many of the youth who are selected for roles in this play also get to express their mental health through their performance.

Go directly to Worth It 2022 website!

Response to the premiere of “Worth It” was overwhelming in unexpected ways. It opened the door to critical conversations between parents and their children, teachers and their students, friends, and coworkers about thoughts that are often hidden deep in our souls and in silent shame. “Worth It” lets those with suicidal ideations know that they are not alone and that asking for help is okay. It lets everyone else know the importance of kindness, acceptance, and a willingness to speak up when they believe someone’s life may be in danger. Trained counselors will be available at each performance to answer questions and assist those in need of guidance.

Vet to Vet Tennessee is the producer of the Worth It plays.
Goal of the “Worth It” project is to provide all general admission tickets for free.
Donors can purchase $25.00 tickets and donate the tickets to general admission tickets or select a specific school, youth-based organization, veteran service organization, faith-based ministry, or senior citizen center.
1,250 seats are available per show
General admission tickets include a general admission ticket, Worth It tee shirt, refrigerator magnets, and bracelet.
In-kind donations are welcomed, website support, ticketing support, videography team, outreach material

When:

Saturday, 4:00 p.m. October 22, 2022

Sunday, 5:00 p.m. October 23, 2022

Where:

Overcoming Believers Church, 211 Harriet Tubman St, Knoxville, TN 37915

Safety measures:

All actors will undergo QPR suicide prevention training.
Licensed clinical therapist will be available during rehearsals and shows
Specially trained instructors will be present during show times for audience members
Provider organizations will be available during show times in case of triggers

Performance Details:

Tonya Stoutt-Brown – Playwright
Will Dorsey IV– Director
Samson Ferrell – Singer/Songwriter
Mayor Glenn Jacobs – Special cameo appearance
Vet to Vet Tennessee – Producer
Endorsed by Dr. Paul Quinnett, Founder of QPR Institute
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) – Partner

Donors

Donors can select a specific, school, youth-based organization, veteran service organization, faith-based ministry, senior citizen center, law enforcement, behavioral health facilities, etc.