Showdown

Written by Luciano Iogna

Written by Luciano Iogna, Showdown, the Dora-nominated anti-bullying play for teens, is a teacher’s favorite and has played to more than 100,000 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?

*Key Character Development principles: Respect, caring, integrity

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Summary

An interactive, anti-bullying play.

Audience

Version 1 For Grades: 6, 7, 8
Version 2 For Grades: 9, 10

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"Showdown provided a unique opportunity for staff to have fun while they learned and engaged the topic of violence in a credible and realistic manner. Showdown's ability to provide hope and positive solutions for the very complex problems of violence and bullying was heartening and clearly emphasized the resilience of youth. The material was all the more poignant presented through the voices of youth, challenging the audience to consider the experience of violence and bullying from the youth's perspective."

-- Edwina Godden, Central Region Youth Justice Trainer, Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services

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