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In-Person Bullying-Prevention Plays
Support social-emotional learning, spark conversation, and give students a memorable, uplifting experience—no stage required.
For grades K–5 | 1-hour presentation including performance and actor-led talkback
By Melanie Godsey
It’s a tail-wagging time at Pet School, where Biscuit the pup and all their furry and feathered friends learn to sit, stay, and help a human in need. When things get ruff for Biscuit’s best human friend, Corey, it’s time to fetch help. A once-close friendship has gone to the dogs, and the bus stop becomes a bullying zone. Using every paws-itively clever trick from Pet School, Biscuit will stop at nothing to help Corey and teach the other kids that being an upstander is the best trick of all.
Education Goals:
- Bullying prevention
- Turning bystanders into upstanders
- Overcoming failure
- Teamwork
For grades K–5 | 1-hour presentation including performance and actor-led talkback.
By Melanie Godsey
S’mores, stargazing, swimming—Jamie’s family promises him that Camp Obsidian is a hidden gem. And when he makes friends with Casey on the first day, he knows this camp could rock. But when Casey’s jealousy spreads like poison ivy, Jamie gets caught between a rock and a hard place. Is Jamie really being bullied? Or is it all a harmless prank? The other campers and Jasper, the down-to-earth counselor, will leave no stone unturned to make it the best summer ever.
Education Goals:
- Bullying-prevention
- How to be an upstander
- Celebrating differences
- Empathy
For grades 6–12 | 1-hour presentation including performance and actor-led talkback.
By Joy McCullough
Cory is the new kid and they’re trying everything they can to keep a low profile—but their classmates aren’t. Fixated on likes, comments, and followers, a group of students at Cory’s new school are determined to go viral. But what starts as an innocent game for fame quickly spirals into something more serious. Cory and their classmates must confront cyber-bullying, online trolls, and toxic comments as they navigate the digital world.
Education Goals:
- Empathy for others
- Respect in digital spaces
- Personal and social responsibility online
For grades 6–12 | 1-hour presentation including performance and actor-led talkback.
By Michelle Lang-Raymond
Everyone’s ready to rock and roll to the sound of the American dream—except one. When the members of The Preamble go on tour, the band is living the dream, except that the guitarist is treated differently. If each of them truly matters, then this band has a decision to make. In this poignant metaphor for Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech, the band must figure out how and if the show will go on.
Only available during January and February.
Education Goals:
- Personal and social responsibility
- Defining allyship
- Respecting others
- Celebrating differences
Virtual Bullying-Prevention Plays
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For Grades K–5
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About the Road Company
Being a kid is hard—and bullying makes it even harder. Taproot’s Road Company uses research-backed strategies from Committee for Children’s Second Step curriculum to help students build empathy, manage emotions, and stand up for themselves and others. Since 1985, the Road Company has brought professional theatre to schools across Washington State, reaching more than 70,000 K–12 students each year with dynamic bullying-prevention plays that educate, empower, and inspire.
Our scripts are updated annually to reflect the challenges students face today, including:
• Cyberbullying and online safety
• Racism, inclusion, and belonging
• Emotional regulation and peer conflict
• Respect, empathy, and healthy friendships
Our shows tackle real issues with heart, humor, and hope—sparking meaningful conversations long after the performance ends.
Thank You
Support for Taproot Theatre’s Education & Outreach programming is generously provided by:
