The Ledge is a story which delves into the troubled lives of a number of teenagers. Issues such as substance abuse, pregnancy and loyalty are all examined. Two characters end up on a ledge. Both have decided to end it all, but they actually talk each other back down.
Genre: Drama, Theatre for Young Audiences
Acts: 1
Run time: 35 minutes
Suitable for students 14+
Keywords: Teenager issue, drug usage, pregnancy, loyalty
Cast size: 11 actors
Male roles: 6
Female roles: 5
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Lisa : Look , you told me that I had no reason to be here. Well , I’m saying the same thing to you ! You are the same age as I am – you have a future too !!
David : Don’t you understand what I have done ?! First of all , my parents have no use for me – I’m not as good as my brothers ! I have dashed all their precious hopes .
I have no friends anymore – I’m their side show – their entertainment . I’m a freakin’ drug addict !!
But , I’m a drug addict who doesn’t have the guts to end his pitiful life !!
Lisa : Maybe that’s because deep down , you know that it’s not time to end it . Look , you said I had no reason to be here but I’ve done exactly the same things you have . I’ve dashed my parents’ hopes ! My mother quit university because she was pregnant with me . And now , as she points out , I’m not even going to get to university !
And my friends ! You think you’re a side show ?! I’m the new topic of conversation – I’m what there is to talk about ( begins to sob ) .