What goes on in the mind of a 12-year-old who struggles every day to find his place in a world full of pressure, judgment, and peer violence? The play \u201cPOV: You\u2019re 12 and s*****d\u201d tells the story of Arek\u2014a boy who is constantly haunted by a Persistent Thought in His Head. It\u2019s this thought that surfaces during the toughest moments, fuels his fears, and reminds him of everything that hurts. <\/p>\n\n
Arek isn\u2019t exactly the life of the party. He feels most at ease in the world of music and sounds created by a simple beat machine. It is there that he finds a space where he can take refuge from the reality of school. The performance uses the \u201csilent disco\u201d format, inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the protagonist\u2019s world through headphones and sound. This allows viewers to experience the emotions felt by someone struggling with exclusion, loneliness, and violence. <\/p>\n\n
This is a moving story about growing up, the need for acceptance, and the search for one\u2019s own voice in a world that isn\u2019t always willing to listen.<\/p>\n\n
The play is based on a text by Mariusz Go\u0142osz<\/strong>, a playwright and dramaturg who explores social issues and the experiences of young people.<\/p>\n\n Agata Biziuk<\/strong>\u2014the play\u2019s director and creator of theatrical productions for children, teenagers, and adults\u2014is known for her sensitive exploration of themes related to emotions, relationships, and contemporary social challenges.<\/p>\n\n Cast:<\/strong> Narrator’s voice: Micha\u0142 Lewandowski<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Creators:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n text and dramaturgy: Mariusz Go\u0142osz<\/strong> Production: Contemporary Theater in Szczecin<\/p>\n\n For Whom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The play is primarily aimed at school-age youth, but it can also be a meaningful experience for teachers, educators, parents, and anyone who works with young people. It is intended for those who want to better understand the emotions associated with growing up and to examine the dynamics of peer violence, exclusion, and loneliness from a young person\u2019s perspective. <\/p>\n\n Why is it worth it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The \u0141\u00f3d\u017a of Many Cultures Festival draws not only on the diversity of cultures, languages, and traditions, but also on the multitude of experiences that shape contemporary society. One of these is the experience of growing up\u2014often filled with uncertainty, pressure, and the need to find one\u2019s place within a group. The play \u201cPOV: You\u2019re 12 and S*****d\u201d gives a voice to young people, showing the world as seen from their perspective and encouraging conversation about mental health, peer violence, and the need for mutual mindfulness. By using sound as its primary narrative tool, the performance allows the audience to enter the protagonist\u2019s emotional world and better understand experiences that often remain invisible to those around them. <\/p>\n\n Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The performance uses the silent disco technique, so the experience of the event relies largely on the sound experienced through headphones.<\/p>\n\n The play addresses the issues of peer violence and the psychological challenges of adolescence, which may be emotionally taxing for some audience members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" POV: You’re 12 years old and s*****d, moving story about growing up, the need for acceptance, and the search for your own voice in a world that doesn’t always know how to listen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4729,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[19,17],"class_list":["post-4860","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-small-festival","category-theatre"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n