Elementary School Shows
"In A Perfect World" is a thought-provoking performance of drama, song, and dance dealing with issues such as bullying, peer pressure, self worth, acceptance, and the pressure to succeed. Members of this talented and positive 'tween performance group MOTIVATE AND RELATE RIGHT TO THEIR AUDIENCES and show them that true power comes from within as they speak to them in their own voice and help their audiences reach their highest level of confidence, self esteem, and cultural awareness as they forge ahead in life.
Middle School Shows
Right Here, Right Now
Kelsey Brackman doesn't care about anything...not her grades, not her family, not the consequences of her actions and she is slipping fast. Alone at school after another round of detention, Kelsey is given the gift of seeing what her future will hold if she doesn't start following the right path...right here and right now!
Topics Covered: Work Ethic, Drive, Determination and Problem Solving, Peer Pressure, Self Worth, Kindness
Dramatic Comedy Appropriate for Ages 10-13
Facebook Generation
A dramatic narrative production performed by middle school aged students who allow their audience to delve into their minds and the damage that their obsession with Facebook has caused in their personal, academic and social lives. Powerful, raw and hard hitting, it asks each member of this generation to really look at who they are and how much they are hiding behind the images they see on the internet.
Topics Covered: Cyber bullying, Peer Pressure, Sexting, Self Esteem
Drama appropriate for ages 11-13
Me, Myself and I
Blamed for doing and saying things that never happened, Gabbie Mantago is struggling with trying to prove that she is not the girl people think she is. After losing every friend she has ever had, she finds herself alone and in despair until an unlikely group of misfits forces her to take a good look at herself and what is really important in life.
Topics Covered: Cyber bullying, Peer Pressure, Bullying, Self Esteem, Kindness and Honesty
Dramatic Comedy appropriate for ages 10-13
As a mother, former public school teacher and now a drama teacher and director of 100s of students in her own business, award winning author and Artistic Director Dina Sarno Slawson has seen first hand what middle school age students deal with on a daily basis. This production tackles head-on "the pressure, stress and mixed messages that society, the media and some entertainment industries are sending out to our youth, how it is affecting them and how they can deal with is as individuals."
For more information on how to book a performance at your school call 810-0551 or
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RAVE REVIEWS FROM EDUCATORS...
"In A Perfect World was by far the BEST assembly we have ever had in this school. I loved it and it was so right-on for what is going on in the world today!" - Joan Sebastian, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
"Our staff was very impressed by your presentation. A couple of our schools planned to book your talented students for assemblies with their children. Our staff walked away with a new level of awareness regarding the impact of these issues on academics, social interactions and attendance." - Dennis Fitscher, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Pupil Services
"The program was great for our kids. It opened up their eyes to seeing it's not so bad to 'Take a Stand.' I think it helped them to realize that they want to help more and do something when they see bullying or teasing of any kind." - Kelly Crangle, Guidance Counselor
"This is one of the best presentations I have seen in many years. The performers were professional and poised and their message was exceptionally well delivered. The dialogue, musical accompaniment and choreography was fast paced, beautifully articulated and reached out to say something very important to each member of the audience." - Kathy Michels, School Counselor
"This group of performers and this show brought together everything that we should be focusing on with our children in today's society. As a teacher, a parent and someone who is deeply concerned about the future, it is about time we have the privilege of experiencing something that truly hits all the issues in a raw and honest way. No matter what age, everyone should see a performance of "In A Perfect World." - Renee Freda, Middle School Teacher, KenTon Schools
