For educators
Current shows
Wishworld
Written by Rex Deverell
A play about cyber-bullying
(for grades 7-9)
March 19 - April 6, 2007
Written by Chalmers award-winner Rex Deverell, WISHWORLD tackles cyber-bullying in a play that features 14-year-old Trini. After being both psychologically and verbally bullied at school, Trini comes home to find that the bullying has followed her through cyberspace via e-mails and text messages. Trini escapes to WISHWORLD, a fantasy computer game in which she is a powerful, beautiful heroine who is always victorious against the forces of evil. Leveraging her new-found power, Trini seeks revenge and becomes a cyber-bully herself—only to discover a deep secret about her real-life nemesis, Hilary.
What will be the effects and consequences of Trini's bullying? Why does Hilary feel the need to oppress Trini? Is it too late to create some positive changes in the story?
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Optional Enrichment
Mixed Company Theatre is pleased to be partnering with Toronto Crime Stoppers to build awareness and understanding of the negative effects of bullying. If you’d like to book a Crime Stoppers Constable to conduct the question and answer session after your Wishworld presentation, please contact our office at 416 · 515 · 8080.
Showdown
Written by Luciano Iogna
A play about bullying
(version 1 for grades 6-8)
(version 2 for grades 9-10)
April 10-20, 2007
October 1 – November 30, 2007
Written by Luciano Iogna, Showdown, the Dora-nominated anti-bullying play for teens, is a teacher's favorite and has played to more than 75,000 students. Developed in collaboration with students and directed by Mixed Company Theatre's Simon Malbogat, Showdown aims to help students recognize the different forms bullying can take, and explores the issues that motivate bullying behavior.
Siblings Drew and Ashley physically and psychologically torment their peers. Name-calling, exclusion, extortion, threats and physical violence are their weapons of choice. Their game is to manipulate and control others through the misuse of power. Who will stop them? Will you?
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Under Pressure
Written by Heather Cherron
An HIV/STI exploration
(for grades 9-12)
October 1 – November 30, 2007
Mixed Company Theatre is pleased to present Under Pressure, written by Heather Cherron, which addresses the current trend of rising STI and HIV transmission rates among youth. This Forum Theatre production explores sexual pressures and consequences from a variety of perspectives as we observe five high school students in their struggles with image and popularity, love and friendship, betrayal and trust. Under Pressure explores relationship negotiations and encourages high school students to find their own voices in the midst of the complex pressures they face today. Will Sharna lose Terek if she doesn't have sex with him? Can Terek be trusted? What stops us from listening to our inner voices?
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Optional Enrichment
Mixed Company Theatre is pleased to be partnering with the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation to build awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS. If you’d like to book a speaker through the Foundation as part of your Under Pressure presentation, please contact our office at 416 · 515 · 8080.
The 10% Reality
Written by Luciano Iogna
A play about bullying and homophobia
(for grades 7-11)
Coming soon
The 10% Reality examines the effects of homophobia on young people who are trying to come to terms with their sexuality—and the bullying they and their friends sometimes experience as a result.
Sam is being bullied at school for being gay, and now his Dad wants to kick him out of the house. At school, his best friend, Tanya, has started to experience name-calling and bullying because of her friendship with Sam. After learning Sam may be gay, Tanya's father demands that she end her friendship with Sam.
Sam's battle is difficult, as he struggles to come to terms with his sexuality. Tanya, too, feels immense pressure. Staying Sam's friend will mean trouble for her at home and at school. Her other choice sees her abandoning her best friend to avoid the grief of being bullied at school and of defying her parents. What should she do? How can both friends stand firm about what is right for them? We ask students to help us find options for both Sam and Tanya.