Generally, I like the concept of our play. The kid knowing more than the adults and not being able to talk to anyone about his experiences. In that sense it is a very focused plot. This is because he is alone, much like how every teenager feels, and every other character is a foil to Tyler's.
Specifically I love how nobody really seems to get it but Tyler. Which raises and interesting question: Who is really crazy? Imagine if a new student came to high tech high and all he knew was singing and dancing. He wouldn't understand our culture and we wouldn't understand his nature. this happens throughout the play where Tyler really feels alone. He needs the audience to feel his pain. He looks at the audience many times when complaining. Not only because he can't look elsewhere, but he needs sympathy. And the audience feels it.
Scene 2 page 6
Donny: He's Joshing, I dumped her. She meant nothing to me, there are plenty of fish in this gigantic frickin sea! I can have who I want, they all know I'm the best.
TYLER: Why is this happening?!!!
This is when everyone is rhyming when they are talking and that is when Tyler shouts and interrupts their melody.
Scene 4 page 14
Jeannie: Talk to me moon shadow...pregnant?
Tyler: Absolutely not. (getting uncomfortable and very confused)
The guidance counselor and Tyler talk. the guidance counselor is insane making Tyler even more skeptical of his surroundings. This makes the audience also feel uncomfortable and agreeing with Tyler.
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