Auditorium Performances

For schools or community organizations looking for a simple way to introduce ENACT principles and techniques, the organization has developed several auditorium performance pieces that focus on making positive life choices. These performances reflect true-life situations to which students can relate, and are followed by a facilitated discussion. All are presented by professional actors who are highly trained in the ENACT method.

"A Day In the Life"

For Grades 1-5

This humorous piece, an interactive dramatization of a day in the life of an elementary school student dealing with the pressures of trying to "do the right thing," teaches decision-making skills. The audience watches as the main character goes through the day making all the wrong choices. The actors then discuss these choices with the students, and together they come up with strategies to "replay" the day. This performance runs approximately 45 minutes and is available for up to 100 students per performance.

"2:45"

For Grades 6-8

"2:45" is a very realistic and entertaining look at the pressures of Junior High, and provides a jumping off point for discussion about the role of personal choice and responsibility in conflict situations. The audience is challenged to use critical thinking and communication skills to help the main character, David, change the outcome of his day. This piece runs approximately 45 minutes and is available for up to 200 students.

"Cooked"

For Grades 7-12

ñCOOKED, your sneakers are cooked,î the kids scream at Carl on his first day of High School. Humiliated, Carl goes home to his mother and implores her to buy him a pair of name-brand sneakers. His mother refuses and lectures him about how tight money is. This scene launches a series of hilarious and sadly realistic events in which Carl finds himself drawn towards the neighborhood drug trade, where easy money can buy a steady supply of name-brand gear.

"Finding the Words"

For Grades 9-12 & School Staff

"Finding the Words," written and directed by Emmy nominated Jeffrey Solomon, is a docu-drama that brings to life the experiences of real New York City public school students and teachers on and after September 11th, 2001. Developed with the help of trauma experts, it provides a context for students and others to deal with such difficult issues as post-traumatic stress, racial profiling, and bereavement. This piece runs approximately 60 minutes and is available for up to 100 students or school staff.

For more information, or to sign your school up for any of the above programs, call 212-741-6591.