Risk Taking/ Safe Partying/ Drugs/ Alcohol/ Choices
Yrs 9-12
Costs
Only $5.00 per student
Min fee $600 per performance (+GST)
Includes post performance discussion/activity notes linked to the curriculum in each state, permission note and promotional posters.
DURATION: 1 hour incl. discussion
For Bookings - Freecall: 1800 676 224
Curriculum Links
NSW - PDHPE, Creative Arts (Drama), plus Crossroads
ACT - HPE, The Arts
VIC - HPE, The Arts (Drama), Personal Learning, Interpersonal Development, Communication
QLD - HPE, The Arts (Drama)
SA - HPE, The Arts (Drama)
TAS - Health and Wellbeing, Arts (Drama)
PLUS - National Safe Schools Framework, National Values Framework, MindMatters, National School Drug Education Strategy, Pastoral Care, Student Welfare, National Education and the Arts Statement.
"Made me think about my choices, informed us about the dangers of drugs and making a wrong choice. The consequences sorta hit you in the face! REALITY CHECK!" Â Â Students, Flagstone State Community College
Written by J Johnson. Â INCLUDES: Risk Taking, Substance Abuse, Alcohol, Drugs, Cigarettes, Safe Partying, Choices, Consequences.
"Enthralling, entertaining, educational. Great acting, clear message. Students were captivated. Well Done!" Â Â Richmond High School
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This fast-paced one-man show is about that split second when we reach a crossroad, make a choice, take a risk, and possibly change our lives forever.
Andy and his friends drink alcohol, smoke marijuana and are confused by the hormones racing around their bodies. This dangerous cocktail explodes into one dramatic incident that results in the loss of his mate Jamie.
He is surrounded by people who rely on legal and illegal drugs to cope with their problems. His sister Phoebe is killing herself with cigarettes, Dad drowns his sorrows in alcohol, Mum pops painkillers to handle stress and his girlfriend has access to ecstasy and marijuana.
Andy discovers that he does have a choice, and that the biggest risk of all is to stand up and take responsibility for his own actions.
The audience goes on an emotional roller-coaster ride with this young charismatic actor. A clever sound-scape compliments the hilarious action as Andy parodies his sister then immerses us in the harsh reality of the court case and finally, life without his friend.
A lively discussion at the conclusion of the performance allows adolescents to explore these important issues in a non-threatening way. The audience leaves the venue with a deep understanding of how their choice of friends and their own ability to make good, independent decisions could have a dramatic and lasting affect on their lives.
"Really powerful. I had no idea about the real effects of alcohol and marijuana. Your choices impact your life in a massive way. MADE A BIG IMPRESSION!" Â Â Students, Luther College
"Brilliant one-man show about life skills and Pastoral Care. Â Presented with intelligence and wit!" Â Chisholm Catholic College, Cornubia
"Made me realise the consequences of risky behaviour and bad choices. Â 10/10!" Â Students, St Patrick's College, Campbelltown
