Description
The Play:
Whether you teach drama or are a regular classroom teacher engaging your students in inquiry about issues of social justice, this fantastic teacher guide is for you. It’s filled with easy to follow, hands-on activities to explore the play.
Growing up in Regent Park is complicated. Fleurie has been struggling to keep his head above water. His mother is ill, his little sister needs his support, and his friends are really disappointed in the choices he is making as a result. But on one sunny afternoon things take a turn for the worse – and that’s saying a lot. Now everything really starts to unravel. Adapted from the web series, this six-person, one hour play has been developed with emerging artists from Regent Park. They are excited to share it with you.
Characters: Diverse, BIPOC, Male, Female, LGBTQ2, Ages 12-28
Themes: Racism, Policing, Profiling, Friendship, Family Conflict, Choices, Social Justice, Gun Violence, Cross-cultural Dating
Cautions: Minimal Swearing, triggers – police harassment, racism
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