The One Humanity Tour is a free, professional touring program for middle school students created exclusively for the School District of Palm Beach County. This program was designed to use storytelling to develop informed, thoughtful, and compassionate citizens, and includes an engaging discussion following the performance.
To book your free performance, please contact: Director of Education and Community Engagement Gary Cadwallader This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 561-514-4042, ext. 123
6th Grade
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Swagger by Eric Coble
Touring September 9 – October 11, 2024
Swagger is a compelling story told in a “direct address” style by three characters: Jordan an 8th-grade student, Daniel, a police officer, and Leela, a small business owner. Their lives intersect in a gripping moment captured on video, and the story is articulated by multiple perspectives. Swagger has now played to over 23,000 Palm Beach County students! See below for booking information and the Teacher Resource Guide.
"The play changed my mind about pressure because Jordan was pressured by his friends to steal."- T.B. JFK Middle School
Booking Details:
- The school-day tour is for your full 6th grade.
- The performance and post-show discussion are 55 minutes in total.
- Morning or afternoon performance times are available.
- Larger schools may wish to schedule two performances within a single day.
- We use your space, and bring the play to you.
- Booking dates and times are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Technical requirements are simple: a clear playing space and two electrical outlets. We bring all of our own equipment. More details are provided after booking.
- This tour is free.
- We include a TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE in the Marzano framework with extension activities.
SWAGGER TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE
To book your free performance, please contact:
Director of Education and Community Engagement Gary Cadwallader This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 561-514-4042, ext. 123
About the Tour:
The One Humanity Tour is an important multi-faceted program supporting Florida State Standards. Eric Coble’s thrilling play, Swagger, and the activities in the accompanying Teacher Resource Guide deliver the following topics safely and directly to your students:
- Making responsible decisions.
- Demonstrating empathy and awareness.
- Considering multiple perspectives.
- Demonstrating self-discipline.
- Delaying self-gratification.
- Demonstrating effective coping skills when confronting a problem.
- Creating relationships with adults/authority figures that are respectful.
- Showing cause and effect.
Response from educators:
- "Thank you for coming to our school and delivering an important message, in such a beautiful and creative way." Ruby Alcazar - Osceola Creek Middle School
- "Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity to share the opening of Swagger with TCS! The kids enjoyed the play, the message, and the opportunity to share their thoughts." Teresa Stoupas, Principal - The Conservatory School
- "The students were very impressed and the conversation continued throughout the day with their peers and teachers." Lauren Aldridge, Howell L. Watkins Middle School
- "[Principal] Ann [Clark] loved Palm Beach Dramaworks’ presentation and the kids are still talking about it." Sheryl Beach, Polo Park Middle School
Response from police officers:
- "Using a play to get important messages across to the students was brilliant. The nearly 500 students remained attentive the entire time and were eager to interact when called upon. We are honored that you asked for our participation." Chief Stephen J. Stepp, Palm Beach Gardens Police
7th Grade
Live to Tell by Eric Coble
Touring September 9 – October 11, 2024
Three vulnerable teens, Alison, Makayla, and Isabella, share their firsthand stories of being trafficked over three years. The play is told in "direct address" style, and the girls’ stories are revealed reflectively and not through explicit action.
“It showed us how strangers can use social media [to] get in your head and cause damage.”
7th Grade Tradewinds Middle School StudentBooking Details:
- This school-day tour comes to you, and serves your entire 7th grade.
- There is no cost to the school or students.
- The performance and post-show discussion are 55 minutes in total.
- Morning or afternoon performance times are available.
- We use your space, and bring the play to you.
- Booking dates and times are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Technical requirements are simple: a clear playing space and two electrical outlets. We bring all of our own equipment. More details are provided after booking.
- We include a Teacher Resource Guide in the Marzano framework with extension activities.
- A moment-to-moment, detailed synopsis is available with the Teacher Research Guide. Both can be found below. The script is available to read by request.
LIVE TO TELL DETAILED SYNOPSIS
LIVE TO TELL TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE
To book your free performance, please contact:
Director of Education and Commuinty Engagement Gary Cadwallader
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 561-514-4042, ext. 123
About the Tour:
The One Humanity Tour is an important multi-faceted program supporting Florida State Standards (see Teacher Research Guide above.) Watching Live to Tell, and participating in the post-performance discussion and classroom conversation deliver the following topics directly to your students:
- Responsible Decision-making
- Relationship skills
- Social awareness
- Self-management
- Self-awareness
- Considering multiple perspectives
- Demonstrating effective coping skills when confronting a problem
- Creating relationships with adults/authority figures that are respectful
- Showing cause and effect
“We definitely want to continue these presentations in the future at H.L. Watkins Middle School!”
Mrs. Tomas-Andres,Ed.S., M.Ed., Principal, Howell L. Watkins Middle School
“Please know that Tradewinds holds in high regard the work you and Mrs. Milligan did to bring the Live to Tell performance to our school. The fantastic skills, hard work, and dedication from everyone that participated in this project are much appreciated. As a parent and as a member of the TMS family, we value what Palm Beach Dramaworks does for our children. See you next school year!!!”
Teresa Rigoni-Quinto,Tradewinds Middle School
Student response to Live to Tell:
- “It made us realize trafficking is real and is a problem” - J.B. Tradewinds Middle School
- “It showed trafficking could be prevented.” - M.P. Tradewinds Middle School
- “It shows, tells us what could happen/would happen if we're not careful” - X.G. Pahokee Middle School
- “We need to be informed on how to stay safe from this” - L.C. Howell L. Watkins Middle
- “It can help us save someone from going through the same thing the characters were” - F.F. Bear Lakes Middle School
- “We’re not that aware or how common it is where we live” - S.S. Bear Lakes
- “We can be more alert and educated about our surroundings.” - Y.D. Howell L. Watkins Middle
- "Human trafficking happens to people our age” - O.M. Pahokee Middle School
8th Grade
Hungry Ghosts by Eric Coble
with substantial support from:
Touring September 9 – October 11, 2024
Three teenagers experience consequences after addiction takes a toll on their lives. Told in “direct address” style, this touring play is a gripping tale of cause and effect, love, loss, and hope.
Booking Details:
- The school-day tour is for your full 8th grade.
- The performance and post-show discussion are 55 minutes in total.
- Morning and afternoon performance times are available.
- Larger schools may book two performances within one school day.
- We use your space, and bring the play to you.
- Booking dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Technical requirements are simple: a clear playing space and two electrical outlets. We bring all of our own equipment. More details provided after booking.
- We include a Teacher Resource Guide in the Marzano framework with extension activities.
HUNGRY GHOSTS TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE
HUNGRY GHOSTS DETAILED SYNOPSIS
For information or to book a performance, please contact Gary Cadwallader, Director of Education and Community Engagement: