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Hello! 
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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The Bully Plays - Dramatic Publishing Company - has several short pieces that may work for you!

Peace,
Jacquie Thompson-Mercer
CA Retired Theatre Educator


Original Message------

Hello! 
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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Original Message------

Hello! 
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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Jonathan Dorf at Youth Plays has some really good scripts dealing with bullying and several other social issues.

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Erik Stein
Casting Director/Recruitment Coordinator
PCPA Pacific Conservatory Theatre

Author of No Caution! A step-by-step guide to preparing auditions for Universities, Colleges, Conservatories, and Beyond!

Available on Amazon.com and other online booksellers
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2019 16:49
From: Chris Wollman
Subject: Anti-Bullying/School Violence Skits

Hello!
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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I have directed Pioneer Drama's Cybermare twice with 2  casts in two countries and it has been a hit in each time.  I like that fact that it focuses on Cyberbullying as well as other bullying and includes both information for students in the text of the play tht offers suggestions for proactive prevention.  It is admittedly for more of a MIddle school to 9th grade audience and probably at this juncture can use a dated reference update or two.  I also liked that it had a flexible cast.

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Donna Youngblood
Garner NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2019 16:49
From: Chris Wollman
Subject: Anti-Bullying/School Violence Skits

Hello!
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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We are currently in rehearsal for Henry's Law. It is a play, but the runtime is only 40 minutes. We are also going to do The Other Room closer to the spirng for Autism Awareness month. I think you'd be pleased with both of them. My kids are excited to do both.

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Mark Dobbs
teacher
Fairview High School
Cullman AL
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2019 16:49
From: Chris Wollman
Subject: Anti-Bullying/School Violence Skits

Hello!
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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Have them write their own about issues they see in their own communities.
We devised a piece similar to this a few years ago examining the lives of some of our students (performed by actors who were NOT the students) and it was extremely impactful for the whole school community.

If you need some resources let me know!

Tami LoSasso
Educator, Lakewood High School
Chapter Director, Colorado State Thespians
303-982-2070
2019-2020 Season
The 39 Steps - November 7-9, 2019
The Great Greek Olympiaganza/Actor's Nightmare - December 6-7, 2019
Actor's Showcase - February 7, 2020
West Side Story - March 11-14, 2020
James and the Giant Peach (unified) - April 16, 2020
An Evening of One Acts - April 24, 2020

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Tami LoSasso
Chapter Director
Colorado State Thespians
Denver, CO
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2019 16:49
From: Chris Wollman
Subject: Anti-Bullying/School Violence Skits

Hello!
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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I highly recommend the one act "THE BULLY SHOW." The play is audience interactive and the setting is a game show. Spoiler alert: the Game Show Host is the real bully! My high school students performed this at a middle school assembly and it was a hit with the kids.

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Sonja Brown, Theatre Teacher
Thespian Troupe 839
Galt High School
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2019 16:49
From: Chris Wollman
Subject: Anti-Bullying/School Violence Skits

Hello!
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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Hi Chris,

Maybe this is a play / resource that you could add to your list.... It´s a part of a library of plays for kids called "Henry The Monster".

Cheers,
Heather

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Heather Carrington
Pinawa MB
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2019 16:49
From: Chris Wollman
Subject: Anti-Bullying/School Violence Skits

Hello!
A few students not normally affiliated with my theatre program have started a Social Justice club on campus and have asked me to help facilitate the staging of some skits to be performed during an assembly. Anti-bullying, warning signs, etc. Demonstrating teachable moments. This isn't the sort of material I'd go to the normal play websites first, so I was wondering if anyone had come across any material that was appropriate, or ideas for outside-the-box sources to look at. The option is of course open for us to write our own, but because of the age and inexperience of the students I Was hoping to at least show them a model of what these pieces tend to look like. Thank you very much for your help!

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Chris Wollman
Burbank CA
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