Generation ME the Musical

My overall impression

The hype for the “best teen show of Hollywood Fringe” was such a push that it felt like it was my duty to stop by the Hudson theater on my bland Friday night. The opening number “Monday Mourning” catches you with an edgy grasp as school-ready teens explain how their Monday is the worst, with problems with friends, parents, beauty, and other well known teen issues. it takes an unimaginable turn as our star, Milo Reynolds, is having the worst Monday of all. His last and final words, “What am I doing here?” is mumbled as he slips a belt over his neck. Only three minutes into this show, the emotional build up is such that I already felt like crying. I was held aback as all I wanted to do was run on stage and tell him not to do this. I was hoping this scene was something out of a dream, but this horror has come to life as rumors of this tragic event spread through the school. I believe that this is one of my favorite scenes, as the amount of drama builds from Addison’s gasp, to Ginni’s comment, to Dylan’s storm in, until Kaylee’s horrific scream, as she can not believe such a horrific event took place in her town, with her own ex-boyfriend. Within the next few scenes as emotion builds, we see flashbacks of the times people spent when Milo was alive, I will give away no more of this amazing story, but it will bring you on a roller coaster of emotions. This show of reflections on Milo’s life, made me reflect on my life. this show brought light to the term “Eye Opening,” as it makes you want to be a better person. Although I have layed out my favorite scene, my favorite part about being at generation me was after bows, as the house lights came up, and I saw a twenty-something girl, look at a twenty-something guy, and tears rolling down her face from this journey she has just been taking on, she whispered “I love you” and hugged him. I do not know their relationship, but I do know that Generation Me will drive you close to the ones you love, as it makes you realize each day of life should be cherished. The perfectly chosen cast of teens truly illustrates the struggles of high school, yet it coincides with the parts of life we all feel, young or old. There is so much more I could say, but I want you to personally take place in being part of this journey. Please do the duty and indulge in this priceless experience. This terrific theatrical journey will beg the question, “What am I doing here?”

-Brett Young