Play Tackles Tough Teen Issues

Sex, drugs and drama is not the plot for an HBO special, but instead it is the subject of a play, "Playground of Love". This production hits all the issues that today's teens face and their parents fear. Parents have a tough enough time to talk to teens about homework and house chores. This play encourages an open communication between teens and their parents on real life issues.

The play is based on a book "Teenage Playground of Love" written by author Charmette Fontenot. Fontenot directs and acts in the production. The play follows the lives of three teenage girls and their quest to find love. However, their journeys introduce them to face sexual relationships, betrayed trust and teenage pregnancy. These hard topics are played out by real life teens who act in the play. Most of the cast is from the Houston third ward area.

Fontenot believes the play is necessary to shed light on these subjects that have plagued teens for years. The same old "demons" have taken new paths to entice today's teens. The internet is one way teens and even younger children are being preyed upon or lured into hidden dangers.

The play will be at Houston's Wortham theater on March 13, 2010 at 4pm. It is a must see for both parents and teens. Most important it is way to get the conversation started.

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