FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Robert Kaplan
Executive Director
Drama Kids International of Tucson
520-304-2876
[email protected]
Drama Kids International of Tucson Presents:
ACT UP! To Stop Bulling
Local drama program providing important education program in Tucson area
Tucson, Arizona June. 6 2017 – Robert Kaplan, director of Drama Kids International of Tucson, announces an exciting new STOP BULLYING program to be offered at schools, community groups and churches in the local community.
“We are excited to offer this program in the local community, and look forward to the opportunity to show parents and educators how Drama Kids can introduce children to a curriculum that will help them understand and combat bullying while also enhancing their academic experience through fun, positive and educational activities,” said Kaplan. “This program provides yet another way for us to give back to our community.”
Bullying is the most common form of violence in our society – between 15% and 30% of students are bullies or victims. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that younger students are more likely to be bullied than older students.
Drama Kids, the national leader in developmental drama education, is now offering a series of fun and educational Act Up! to Stop Bullying workshops for 3rd through 5th graders to schools, churches, and community organizations in order to educate students on the harmful effects of bullying. Act Up! to Stop Bullying uses group discussions and student participatory drama – related activities to teach children about the various forms of bullying and the ways that students can properly respond to each type of bullying. “We believe that the more that bullying is discussed with children, and the more that awareness is raised, the less bullying will occur. This directly leads to higher grades, increased self-esteem and overall school performance” said Kaplan.
Drama Kids is proud to offer this program to community centers, libraries, schools, and churches. Call or e-mail Drama Kids today to learn more about how Drama Kids can help students Act Up to Stop Bullying and make a “dramatic” difference in the lives of children.
Since Kaplan and his wife, Suzanne, opened the Tucson franchise in June 2016, children and teens have been able to experience the positive impacts of drama in their lives. Drama Kids provides creative lessons with a built-in advancing scale of language development that enables students of various ages and abilities to progress at their own rate and comfort level. According to Kaplan, the programs really emphasize activities that focus on confident public speaking skills, acting skills, creative movement, and dialogue development.“Drama Kids maintains that drama is a fundamental part of education that teaches children to speak out clearly and relate confidently with peers,” said Kaplan.
For more information about Drama Kids International of Tucson, contact Robert or Suzanne Kaplan at 520-304-2876 or email at [email protected].
About Drama Kids
Drama Kids International is the largest after-school drama program in the world, with more than 50,000 students currently at its 1,500 plus locations both in the United States and internationally. Its copyrighted curriculum features original, creative lessons with a built-in advancing scale of language development that enables students of different ages and abilities to progress at their own rate. Its curriculum differs significantly from traditional drama programs, with an emphasis on fun drama activities that are designed to allow all students to fully participate and develop acting and speaking skills regardless of age or prior experience level.
Drama Kids offers age-appropriate classes for students’ ages 3 through 18 years old. Ongoing classes meet once each week for one hour at locations throughout the country. The program allows new enrollment throughout the year, space permitting. Drama Kids also offers Drama Kids Preschool Workshops, Drama Kids Summer Camp, and Drama Kids At School, an in-school program for elementary schools that brings its innovative curriculum directly into the schools as part of the school’s after-school program. For more information, visit www.dramakids.com.