The Risk Taking Project
June 2010 - September 2011
The Risk Taking Project
With underage conception, alcohol/substance abuse and antisocial behaviour ongoing issues for older teens it is time to explore where these behaviours begin. What happens at key stage three to turn sensible and friendly children into risk taking uncommunicative youths? How can we, as artists and educators, empower year 7 and 8 students equipping them with the skills and emotional intelligence to make positive choices and build supportive, respectful and healthy relationships?
Peer Productions young actors worked 8 pupils running drama workshops designed to research which risk taking behaviours are most prevalent and relevant. From this research the actors worked with Peer Productions' directors to devise four playlets. These are 60 minute interactive play/workshops which will be designed to be performed in classroom settings. The actors then return to the schools and perform the four playlets in rotation. We are delivering this project in the summer 2010 term.
Abby's Story - Internet Safety
When a girl at school offers to add 12 year old Abby on facebook her world is turned upside down. Abby discovers that playground bullying reaches a whole new level when she can be targeted online and that even at home she doesn't feel safe. Feeling humiliated, she seeks comfort in Steve, a mysterious stranger who appears to offer her friendship and support but all is not as it seems. This interactive, classroom based, production offers students the opportunity to consider their own safety online and signposts them to further sources of help and support making the internet a safer place to be.
Dan's story - Knife Crime
When fifteen year old Dan starts to carry a knife a friendly house party ends in bloodshed, Alex is lying critically ill in hospital and Dan is is the main suspect. As Alex fights for his life, Dan and his girlfriend are interviewed by the police. This interactive, classroom based drama invites your students to become judge and jury as they join the quest to find out what really happened that night.
Rachel's Story - Bullying
Rachel is the ideal student. She's bright, enthusiastic, with a lust for learning. But Rachel's aspirations make her a target for bullies. Join Rachel as she struggles to cope with pressure from school, friends, family and herself. A brand new, classroom based, interactive musical exploring the danger of taking risks and the joys of young people's success.
Jonny's Story - Unhealthy relationships
Jonny is a typical lad. He enjoys playing footie, hanging out with his mates and pursuing 'hot' girls. When his little sister Emily becomes the target for unwanted sexual attention, Jonny is forced to confront his own views of women and girls. For girls, this play offers the opportunity to reflect upon and explore the gender pressures all young people experience. For young men, they will be empowered to make decisions which support and enable their female peers. They will learn that the responsibility for preventing rape and sexual assault can lie in all their hands.
Cost: These plays are available as a package or individually - please contact us for details and prices.
Duration: 60 mins
Suitable for: Year 8+
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