Young Adult Writers Workshop presents Unleashed Truth July 21 at 2pm

Tellin’ Tales Theatre presents their annual production of the Young Adult Writers Workshop on Sunday, July 21 at 2pm at Mrs. Murphy's and Sons, 3905 N. Lincoln in Chicago. Young adults, with and without disabilities, from the city, suburbs and Lodi, WI (see the photos) were coached in developing a personal story around a common theme. This year's theme is “Unleashed Truth.” Tickets are $10. The website is www.tellintales.org.

In the writing process the cast was asked to turn inward and ask who they are as they explored the relationships around them. The result is stories where the writers remove the filters and honor their truth, unleashing powerful messages filled with emotion, insights and transformations.

Here are quotes from some of the Young Adult Writers:

“To put it nicely, forgiveness is a royal beeyotch-and-a-half.” -Josh Friedberg

“I believe in miracles, simply because I still haven't committed a murder.” - Manuela Alvarez

"Isn't it ironic for me to sing 'I Enjoy Being A Girl'?" -Logan Czernia

"Never Give Up Even if People Want to Bring You Down" - Tim Bannon

“I knew myself once, the simpler me. This simple me is a fantasy, a dream crafted by denial.”- Mary Pfaff

“I’m just not built for casual dating. Not to mention, casual sex.” -Jack Bryant Gehringer

“In order to make change we have to discuss topics and situations that make us uncomfortable.” - Alexis La’Shay Smith

“I ran towards the creek, completely focused, but suddenly stopped. It wasn't a new problem, yet still a challenge.” - Aaron Holzmueller

“I have to be very much open to the universe and this takes a lot of courage and intuition” - Sarah Schechtman-Thale

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