Playwright’s Bang Bang You're Dead draws high school crowd
Seccabetd Ore. April 7-8 shows a new stage piece Bang Bang Youre Dead by William Mastrosimone. The script, born from school shootings, aims to spark discussion among students and communities about violence, listening, and prevention.
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Free script for Bang Bang Youre Dead on web site
The script and discussion materials for Bang Bang Youre Dead are available royalty free on the World Wide Web at bangbangyouredead.com. The play runs about 40 minutes and is meant for students to perform with no sets or costumes, no guns, and a focus on reactions and discussion rather than action.
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A survey of questions sparked by the Littleton tragedy considers media violence, parental influence, gun control, and teen access to semiautomatics. It asks about safety, school security plans, backpack bans, media influence, shooter fame, and lessons from students who acted bravely to help others.
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