Olive wants to research a string of assaults at bus stops in her neighbourhood for the school paper. Unfortunately, she’s grounded and spends all her free time working at her parents’ deli under their watchful supervision. Olive’s best friend T-Star (née Tanya) is growing impatient with this arrangement and starts to withdraw from the friendship. Vincent, an aspiring forensic scientist on the autism spectrum, befriends Olive and promises to help her crack the case. Fear of Missing Out is a beautiful coming-of-age play that looks at the tough choices facing teens today; a contemporary tale that honestly navigates conversations and realities of consent, cultural identity, and independence.

Curriculum Connections: Drama, Language Arts, Humanities, Equity and Inclusive Education, Social Studies

Character Education Connections: Empathy, Respect, Acceptance, Personal Boundaries, Resilience

Themes: Consent, Friendship, Relationships, Assault, Independence