We're very pleased with the high impact quality of your play Remote Control. The message for intervention, avoidance and prevention of violence was clearly on target with our audience.
Terry Dubeau
Milford MA Youth Center
Middle School/High School Version
Military Version
A powerful program to educate male & female students about what they can do as bystanders to dating violence
About the Show
Remote Control is a highly interactive program that captures the attention of middle and high school audiences. The performance explores issues, attitudes, and beliefs about dating relationships, and incorporates skill-building exercises designed to encourage healthy decision-making.
Remote Control helps students
- Identify and understand the early warning signs of abusive relationships
- Understand the prevalence of violent relationships, why victims stay in relationships and why it is hard to break up
- Learn how to help a friend who is a victim of abuse or a perpetrator — by accessing local/school resources
The high school version also explores issues of sexual pressure and abuse in teen relationships.
Remote Control Program Information
- Program lasts approximately 1 hour for performance and discussion
- Program includes a performance, post-show discussion, and teaching materials
- Additional support available includes teacher trainings, student/peer leadership trainings, and the coordination with other school prevention activities
The play is an effective violence prevention tool developed by a team of multidisciplinary professionals. The characters act out several scenes dealing with relationships, abuse and respect. Remote Control will model how to help friends who are victims or exhibiting abusive behavior. Students enjoy and learn from the interaction between actors and audience during and after the performance when the actors moderate a question and answer period. The program planning guide includes evaluation materials, a sample media release, poster for reproduction, discussion guide, and resources.
Limited production rights are also available.
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