George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse, a nationally recognized theatre, commissions and produces first-class touring theatre for young audiences that address relevant Character Education themes such as respect, conflict resolution, substance abuse, and peace.



Programs Available:

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IRL: In Real Life by R. N. Sandberg

From shared text messages, exploited secret photos and threatening online conversations, cyber-bullying reaches every facet of the students' lives and leads to consequences everyone needs to face. This production investigates how students can take an active role to end cyber-bullying.
60 minute program

Grades 7-12
 

New Kid, by Dennis Foon

New Kid is the story of an immigrant family from a fictitious place called “Homeland.” When the family arrives in America, they discover a new culture and unexpected prejudice against Homelanders. This show remains George Street Playhouse’s most successful program, addressing racism, prejudice, peer pressure, and conflict resolution.

Appropriate for Grades K-6
70 Minute Program

Peacemaker, by David Holman

The Blues and the Reds have lived on either side of the Wall for decades. Interaction is forbidden, and both communities live in an atmosphere of fear, suspicion, and mistrust. But when Simp, a curious young Red, meets a Blue for the first time, they learn they have a great deal to offer one another, and an unexpected friendship blossoms.

Appropriate for Grades PreK-4
60 Minute Program


Curriculum Links: Social Studies, Cultural Understanding, Health, Anti-Bullying, Character Education

  • Single Performance: $1,090
  • Back-to-back: $1,850

*Not Available in New Jersey; Additional $50 travel charge to Long Island Schools.


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