After Math by Jonathan Dorf

Time and time again, we hear about ordinary people who become extraordinary human beings in the face of traumatic experiences, placing others before themselves in selfless and fearless acts of courage. During two simultaneous therapy sessions, one for students and one for staff, and guided by two grief counselors, we experience the events of a school shooting through those who experienced it firsthand. Blue stage lights mark flashbacks, and ensemble casting allows each character to tell their story. This one-act play allows directors to address the importance of inclusion and recognizing the signs of abuse and mental illness through rap and dialogue that is taken directly from actual transcripts and 911 calls. It is not a political play, but rather celebrates the humanity and heroism that people often demonstrate in times of unbelievable trauma. Ultimately, we see how a community overcomes the loss of classmates and friends and how they can begin to move on and cope in the aftermath of