No Child, directed by Hal Brooks, takes place at the fictional Malcolm X High School, and for 65 minutes Sun introduces the audience to a wide array of characters, from sassy students to an idealistic new teacher, all lovable in their own quirky way and full of plenty of wit to elicit more than a laugh or two.
The play’s title refers to the “No Child Left Behind†act created by the Bush administration, and it gives viewers a glimpse into America’s school system as encountered by Sun: a place full of hope and hopelessness, failure and success and overall love.
The play runs Jan. 11-15 at the Kenan Theater in the Center for Dramatic Arts at UNC. Tickets range from $10 to $35. Visit playmakersrep.org for more information.