Distracted
by Lisa Loomer

Name: Distracted
Brand: Lisa Loomer
SKU: 9780822222989
Rating: 3.68 (125 reviews)

Distracted Book Cover — Distracted Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

90 minsReduced Casting (Doubling Possible)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican Drama Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, noting its attempt to tackle the complexities of parenting a child with ADHD. While some appreciate the humor and relatable characters, others find the handling of serious topics problematic and superficial. Many feel that certain portrayals, particularly of mental illness, are offensive or lacking depth.

Effective humorInteresting conceptsRelatable charactersProblematic portrayal of mental illnessUneven dramatic elements

Synopsis

THE STORY: What's wrong with nine-year-old Jesse?

He can't sit still, he curses, he raps, and you can't get him into--or out of--pajamas.

His teacher thinks it's Attention Deficit Disorder.

Dad says, He's just a boy!

And Mama's on a quest for answe

ThemesAttention-deficit-disordered children--Drama Attention-deficit-disordered children PS3562.O583 D57 2009

Press Reviews

"A smartly comic, sharply observant and surprisingly humane play.” —Associated Press. “A chronically entertaining comedy.” —New York Daily News. “Five stars. My favorite comedy of the year!"
— Time Out New York