Prepare yourselves: Marvel's headed for high school theaters.
Marvel Spotlight launched Monday with three plays, featuring superheroes in contemporary situations.
Crafted specifically for the high school demographic, the one-act plays explore universal challenges facing today's young adults, such as adjusting to change, the importance of responsibility and being true to oneself.has grown to inspire billions across the globe by telling relatable, personal stories reflecting the world outside our window,” said Stephen Wacker, Marvel Entertainment’s vice president of creative and content development, in a statement.
“Squirrel Girl Goes to College: A Squirrel Girl Play,” by Karen Zacarías, which features Doreen Green as she attempts to reinvent herself and make “normal” friends at a new school. And “Mirror of Most Value: A Ms. Marvel Play,” by Masi Asare, chronicles Kamala Khan as she learns to accept herself and her imperfections to become the hero of her dreams.Over the last 18 months, the trio of playwrights have been fine-tuning their scripts and testing them on high schools nationwide.
“In the play, it's her immigrant mother who helps her figure out what it means to be true to herself as a person and as a hero,” she added. “I hope we can take away something about how holding true to who we are and where we come from is the source of our power."In addition to providing new character insight, the plays can help teens sharpen their stage skills.
“You can put them on with a fun group of friends in any basement, or add all the bells and whistles in your school auditorium,” said Zacarías.
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