Grades 6-12

A play about the faces of harassment and the function of community.

 

Rachel is the new girl at Clements High. She wants to fit in and get along with everyone. But when two of the school’s popular kids attempt to sabotage her friendships with two of the school’s outcasts, Rachel learns that the way she treats others can have serious consequences.

From cyber-abuse through instant messages and online social networking sites to verbal abuse in the halls, New Girl looks at the consequences of our actions and the need to treat everyone with kindness and respect.

 

Education Goals

• Examine various forms of bullying and harassment, both subtle and overt
• Learn importance of respect
• Explore the dangers of cliques
• Understand personal and social responsibility

A play about gossip, rumors and cyberbullying.

It all started with a rumor—or was it the truth? In an age when gossip spreads like wildfire, a seemingly harmless message can destroy friendships, reputations and lives. At Clements High, homecoming is just around the corner and the stakes are high as a group of friends discovers the danger of jealousy when it is wielded like a weapon in e-mails and social networks. The drama will resonate deeply with students, who will see their classmates—and themselves – in the characters played out on stage.

 

Education Goals

•   Cyberbullying prevention    
•   Understand the consequences of gossip and rumors

 

Touring Prices*

First Performance	$550
Second Performance (Same play, same day, same location)	$250
Classroom visits & workshops (per hour)	$100
Savings on multiple school bookings

* A travel fee is added for all destinations.

 

"This was a great performance that kept the attention of the students. I strongly recommend this production." - Joel Ricks, Dean of Students, Kent Phoenix Academy

"Once again Taproot Theatre has created a timely play to address the issue of cyber bullying. A great presentation packed full of relevant information." - Diane Slagle, Counselor, Horizon Middle School, Ferndale

 

To book a show contact Touring.

 

Financial assistance is available through the Erica Enns Scholarship Fund to schools for whom the cost of a performance may be a hardship.

 

 

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