'Bullying' Comes to Act II

The Act II Playhouse in Ambler will present The Upper Dublin Bullying Project on Friday, April 12 at 8 p.m.

The piece explores bullying in the community; text from the show comes from everyone involved in the school district, including students, teachers, parents and administrators.

Students in Debbie Thompson's Theatre 1 Class conducted the interviews, and Act II Education Director Bill D'Agostino compiled the script. Teacher Caroline Blasi directed the play. 

Those interviewed were a teacher who recalled a student committing suicide, a fellow student describing the experience of being bullied by a group ofgirls, and a guidance councilor offering advice.

Inspiration for the play came from Tectonic Theater Project's The Laramie Project, which the students read and studied. Bill D'Agostino, a former journalist, also taught the students interviewing and reporting skills.

Tickets are $5. The students are also performing the play in school for fellow students on Thursday, April 11. Tickets may be purchased online at www.act2.org; by calling 215-654-0200; or by visiting Act II Playhouse box office at 56 East. Butler Ave. in Ambler, during regular box office hours (2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday).

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Information courtesy of Bill D'Agostino/Act II Playhouse