Presentation Description
Josh is a jokester who enjoys running track and creeping his classmates on Facebook. Despite minor insecurities, life is good–until somebody starts an anonymous social media campaign against him. Josh finds it difficult to deal with the embarrassment and humiliation. Suddenly, day-to-day stresses of family life and school start to overwhelm Josh, as he wrestles with his growing anxiety.
Through open and supportive facilitation, this play led students to discuss what Josh and others in the play could do to deal with anxiety.
See the overwhelmingly positive social media response to #HalfFullMCT.
Half Full toured to schools from April 1-7 and during Mental Health Week, May 1-9, 2017.
Artists
Simon Malbogat – Artistic Director
Catherine Frid – Playwright
Sarah Friedlander – Production Designer
Articles
Learn more about how playwright Catherine Frid created Half Full – “MCT and Catherine Frid: The Emergence of Half Full”
Thanks to Toronto.com for covering the show in their article – “Downtown Toronto-based theatre group produces play about growing problem of teen anxiety”
Educator Resource Guide
Mixed Company Theatre’s resource guides assist educators in fully integrating Mixed Company productions into their learning modules. Read the guide below for discussion prompts, classroom activities, and resources related to the production.
Testimonials
After seeing Half Full 84% of students reported an increased comfort talking about mental health
“This play made me relate to the stress in my life now. I have been trying to identify it, but this play was exactly like what I was going through.”
“This show was very realistic, entertaining, exciting and educational, it made me realize how big of a problem anxiety is and what it is. I would recommend this show to anyone”
“The actors were great, and very gracious to stay and talk with our kids afterwards. Thank you!! It sparked a lot of good dialogue in the school!”