23 January 2007

News Release

For Immediate Release

Theater Group Explores Bullying Friday, January 26th at Novato Charter School

What: Novato Charter School will host the Bay Area Playback Theatre as they explore bullying through movement, music and drama with 4th through 8th graders.
When: Friday, January 26th at 9:45 am grades 4-5 and 11:10am grades 6-8

Where: Novato Charter School

What will the presentation entail?
Students will be invited to share personal stories about bullying from the perspective of the victim, bully, bystander and ally. Through this program, we hope students will become more mindful and sensitive to the bullying that goes on in and around school. School guidelines will be reinforced, strategies to counter bullying will be explored, and a culture of equality, safety and respect will be promoted.

About Playback Theater Group
Performed in over 50 countries worldwide, Playback is an original form of improvisational theatre in which personal stories told by audience members, transformed on the spot into theatre pieces by using movement, music and dramatic spoken word.

About Novato Charter School Located at Hamilton Field, Novato Charter School blends Waldorf methods and best educational practices to support the healthy growth and development of the whole child. The school serves children from kindergarten through 8th grade.

For more information about Novato Charter School, call 883.4254 or visit their web site at www.novatocharterschool.org.

Contact: Rachael Bishop, Director, Novato Charter School at 415.883.4254