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BOYS TALK

by Ken Miller

A PLAY FOR TODAY’S BOYS AND YOUNG MEN
(Years 7 to 12)
Stories can be modified or deleted to suit age groups or religious beliefs of the audience

Boys Talk is based on real life accounts from real men, presented in a series of monologues.

The play examines crucial issues for boys in the 21st century, including:

Academic performance

Boys Talk

Forming and maintaining relationships

Disruptive and anti-social behaviour, violence and self harm

Sexuality

Managing emotional and psychological stress

Alcohol and substance abuse

Relating to females and other males

Bullying, harassment and homophobia

Identity, masculinity and male role models

Communication and self-expression

Transition to manhood

 

Content of the play will be modified to suit the age group or religious beliefs of the audience.

The Boys Talk is being performed in Term Three July 20 to August 21, 2009.

You can print a PARENTAL CONSENT FORM by clicking here.

Feel free to print our Teachers' Notes

Comments:

Kelmscott SHS:
“ The actors were excellent – they modified the speed of their speech to suit the dreadful acoustics. I thought it was good that more than one point of view on issues was presented.”

Governor Stirling SHS:
“ An excellent production enjoyed by the students. Follow up notes are very useful.”
“ All of the issues were pitched perfectly at 14 year old boys. The sex issue in particular.”

Mandurah Catholic College:
“ Excellent show. Highly relevant and appropriate for Year 11 especially.”

Peter Moyes ACS:
“ Very good, students took interest in production & could relate...”

Ballajura Community College
“Superb – all the boys were riveted for the duration of the show. All points addressed in an enlightening, interesting and entertaining manner. Overall a fantastic production.”

Shenton College
“ Very impressed with the whole performance. Very appropriate material for year 9 boys.”


John Curtin College of the Arts
“ Very pleased with the performance – especially addressing homophobia. All covered with humour, but the message/the point was made.”


Servite College
“Issues I thought were well addressed in this production: Respect. The opportunity to talk in gender separated areas. The actors were very good, and I would recommend them.”

MT LAWLEY SHS
"Excellent! Raised issues in a thoughtful but humourous way. This enabled us to explore issues in more detail.”

EAST MADDINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
"The presentation was humourous, well directed and targeted the audience in appropriate ways.”

ARANMORE CATHOLIC COLLEGE
"Good presenters! Very happy with all aspects of the production.”

AUSTRALIND SHS
"Difficult issues were dealt with sensitivity and in a thought provoking way.”

VENUE:

We perform at your school (in a sheltered area)

PERFORMANCE TIME:

50 minutes

*COST:

$3.50 per head, $350.00 for audiences under 100 (plus GST)

MAX. AUDIENCE:

200 students (parents and teachers free)

* Please Click here to read our GST policy.

BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES

Telephone: (08) 9337 2060 Mobile: 0411 122 064
Fax: (08) 9337 1945 or click to email

 

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