Alky and it's companion Juvie, both one-acts by Jerome McDonough, are among the most produced plays in the United States. How many thousands of people have been maimed or killed because of "a few drinks"? Or due to someone else's drinking? Alky turns the spotlight on alcohol as it affects young adults. Many parents who are horrified at the thought of their children using drugs don't worry a moment about "a beer or two now and then." In fact, some kids get their first drink from Mom and Dad. But statistics show that alcohol is the most dangerous drug of all from the standpoint of ruining lives—and taking lives. In Alky Jerome McDonough traces a teenage couple from their first drink to their...last. McDonough asks, "How many more will have suffered by the time you read this? Do me a favor—stay whole and alive."

"Once again, congratulations for a wonderful new play."—Caterina O'Brien, John Carroll High School, Fort Pierce, Fla."We were able to do 17 performances, which included Junior High Schools... Enclosed please find a copy of our newspaper coverage—we made the front page!"—Valerie D. Boyd, Downers Grove, Ill., North H. S. The Downers Grove Reporter review: "The play was dedicated to Trisky Tuggle, a Downers South High School graduate who was killed by an alleged drunk driver...The play was performed at various Downers Grove schools in commemoration of Alcohol Awareness Month."

Other McDonough Young Adult plays: Addict, Blues, Carriers, Dolls, 'Hoods, Splits, Turners, Users

See also: Awareness Plays for Young Adults