Check back soon for new tour dates of "THE SCRIPT"-- Tim will be on the road in the Midwest and in New England...
Also...August 15th: The premiere of THE SCRIPT, the promo video! Stay tuned for more details...
Also...September 9th, the debut performance of a one-man show addressing Bullying & Violence Prevention! Check back soon for more details...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
THE SCRIPT -- THE VIDEO!!!
We are very excited to announce the upcoming release of the promotional video of THE SCRIPT, filmed by Chris Latragna. This video will debut here, on timcollinssoloperformer.blogspot.com,
on August 15th! Check back soon for more details, and check out the preceeding posts for images from the video!
on August 15th! Check back soon for more details, and check out the preceeding posts for images from the video!
IMAGES FROM "THE SCRIPT"!!!
JEREMY
IMAGES FROM THE PROMO VIDEO OF "THE SCRIPT"
FILMED BY CHRIS LATRAGNA
JEREMY
JEREMY
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
EXPERTS COMMENT ON "THE SCRIPT"...
"I was absolutely enthralled by Tim Collins' "The Script". Not only did he provide well researched, accurate information on rape, he created and portrayed four very different males who each had sympathetic components. Tim gets correct messages out without alienating anyone. His poignant portrayal of the situation managed to utilize humor as well as keep everyone engaged to see 'who did it.'"
--Allison Hile, Executive Director, Teen Pregnancy & Prevention Partnership
--Allison Hile, Executive Director, Teen Pregnancy & Prevention Partnership
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Experts Comment on THE SCRIPT...
From Dr. Dorcas McLaughlin, Saint Louis University Professor
"The Script is a riveting and compelling play about the complex social issues associated with date rape. Playwright and actor Tim Collins masterfully portrays the tale of four young men, struggling with long-standing beliefs and attitudes about masculinity, women, and rape. The Script is a highly effective experiential learning activity that engages the audience/students on a deep and personal level and invites both men and women to be part of the solution to end the violence--a must see for all."
"The Script is a riveting and compelling play about the complex social issues associated with date rape. Playwright and actor Tim Collins masterfully portrays the tale of four young men, struggling with long-standing beliefs and attitudes about masculinity, women, and rape. The Script is a highly effective experiential learning activity that engages the audience/students on a deep and personal level and invites both men and women to be part of the solution to end the violence--a must see for all."
--Dorcas McLaughlin, PhD, APRN, CP
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
NEW! REVIEW OF "THE SCRIPT" from ARTS ADVOCATE!
We are pleased to post a review from The Arts Advocate Blog, written by Regina Trilling... Thanks to Regina and her kind words about the show!
June 7th, 2011
www.artsadvocateblog.blogspot.com
My first offering for the Arts Advocate "Blog"concerns a thrilling one-man show I chanced upon.
I was on my way through Saint Louis back on May 19th, a bustling little urban zone, positively riven with delightful restaurants and pubs. Maplewood, a suburb of sorts, not far from downtown, offers the Schlafly Brewery, with a range of bold ales, and the Kakao Chocolateer, which is a Valhalla for Chocolate-Lovers. In fact, if you are a "Chocoholic," best avoid this quaint and humming shop altogether! You will not be able to escape without substantial purchases involving dark chocolate "Bark," and the devastatingly good "Sea Salt Caramels." I may have to return to Maplewood (even though I am currently south of Missouri's state line) to reacquire some of those enticing delicacies.
But, I digress. Having the evening to spend in quaint Maplewood, my travelling companion noticed a modest poster for a one-man show: "The Script: Addressing the issues of Dating Violence and Sexual Assault." Not typical subject matter for your everyday one-person performance. We took a gamble on it, and I can report only this: This may be the most important one-person show you'll ever see.
Tim Collins is a superlative performer, and his cagey, taut, forty minute performance was both mesmerizing and profound. The venue, The Stone Spiral, a hippie-era-aura kind of deliciously low-key coffee house (with a discreet and helpful staff, and very good mocha lattes), was utterly transformed by Collins' enthralling intensity, such that, when the young performer paused, for effect, in the midst one of his utterly convincing character's urgent, terse monologues, you could, nearly, hear a tear drop. And many a tear was shed by the attentive and grateful audience, who stood for a well-deserved standing ovation at the end of this valuable piece of educational theater.
The Script concerns four teenage (or college age) young men who grapple with a situation that their mutual friend finds herself in; a fellow student has become a victim of sexual violence. Again, I am struck by how incongruous a topic this is for a one-man show...many of the "solo shows" I have attended (in Chicago, primarily), have been relatively self-serving affairs, autobiographical journeys through the actor/writer's past, or exaggerated flights of fancy. Collins' manages to create a theater piece that is vital and entertaining, dealing with (sadly) very real issues, but in a capacity that is both full of passion and humor. The humor, unexpected as it was, serves as a gentle balm to the cutting seriousness of the topic; Collins' show imparts important lessons, but he at no point becomes pedantic. Each character is lovingly portrayed, and their struggles, even when the characters are lost in their own various misunderstandings or wrong-thinking, become the audience's struggles. How can we help? How can we work to build a world that thrives and flourishes on strong foundations of respect and understanding, and not give way to hatred, violence, and cynicism? Collins' show asks questions, then asks of the audience: What can we all do to live in a more compassionate manner?
I understand that Collins' show is intended for high school and college age students (as indicated by his thoughtful artist's statement in the show program), but this powerful theater piece is certainly relevant, and, I might add, necessary, for adults. I did not have a chance to converse with Mr. Collins after the performance (he was fairly thronged with admirers), but I wish him well and will keep close watch over his further doings. An important show, and a lovely and auspicious beginning to the "Arts Advocate Journey" to encounter art and culture on these American roads.
June 7th, 2011
Arts Advocate
Regina Trillingwww.artsadvocateblog.blogspot.com
A Powerful Performance...
My first offering for the Arts Advocate "Blog"concerns a thrilling one-man show I chanced upon.
I was on my way through Saint Louis back on May 19th, a bustling little urban zone, positively riven with delightful restaurants and pubs. Maplewood, a suburb of sorts, not far from downtown, offers the Schlafly Brewery, with a range of bold ales, and the Kakao Chocolateer, which is a Valhalla for Chocolate-Lovers. In fact, if you are a "Chocoholic," best avoid this quaint and humming shop altogether! You will not be able to escape without substantial purchases involving dark chocolate "Bark," and the devastatingly good "Sea Salt Caramels." I may have to return to Maplewood (even though I am currently south of Missouri's state line) to reacquire some of those enticing delicacies.
But, I digress. Having the evening to spend in quaint Maplewood, my travelling companion noticed a modest poster for a one-man show: "The Script: Addressing the issues of Dating Violence and Sexual Assault." Not typical subject matter for your everyday one-person performance. We took a gamble on it, and I can report only this: This may be the most important one-person show you'll ever see.
Tim Collins is a superlative performer, and his cagey, taut, forty minute performance was both mesmerizing and profound. The venue, The Stone Spiral, a hippie-era-aura kind of deliciously low-key coffee house (with a discreet and helpful staff, and very good mocha lattes), was utterly transformed by Collins' enthralling intensity, such that, when the young performer paused, for effect, in the midst one of his utterly convincing character's urgent, terse monologues, you could, nearly, hear a tear drop. And many a tear was shed by the attentive and grateful audience, who stood for a well-deserved standing ovation at the end of this valuable piece of educational theater.
The Script concerns four teenage (or college age) young men who grapple with a situation that their mutual friend finds herself in; a fellow student has become a victim of sexual violence. Again, I am struck by how incongruous a topic this is for a one-man show...many of the "solo shows" I have attended (in Chicago, primarily), have been relatively self-serving affairs, autobiographical journeys through the actor/writer's past, or exaggerated flights of fancy. Collins' manages to create a theater piece that is vital and entertaining, dealing with (sadly) very real issues, but in a capacity that is both full of passion and humor. The humor, unexpected as it was, serves as a gentle balm to the cutting seriousness of the topic; Collins' show imparts important lessons, but he at no point becomes pedantic. Each character is lovingly portrayed, and their struggles, even when the characters are lost in their own various misunderstandings or wrong-thinking, become the audience's struggles. How can we help? How can we work to build a world that thrives and flourishes on strong foundations of respect and understanding, and not give way to hatred, violence, and cynicism? Collins' show asks questions, then asks of the audience: What can we all do to live in a more compassionate manner?
I understand that Collins' show is intended for high school and college age students (as indicated by his thoughtful artist's statement in the show program), but this powerful theater piece is certainly relevant, and, I might add, necessary, for adults. I did not have a chance to converse with Mr. Collins after the performance (he was fairly thronged with admirers), but I wish him well and will keep close watch over his further doings. An important show, and a lovely and auspicious beginning to the "Arts Advocate Journey" to encounter art and culture on these American roads.
From www.breakthecycle.org
A recent study found that dating violence is prevalent among "Tweens," adolescents between the ages of 11 and 14. The research found:
* 1/2 of tweens have been or are in romantic relationships
* 1/2 of teen girls with prior relationship experience report being victims of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse
* 1 in 5 American tweens who have been in a relationship reported knowing a friend who had been struck in anger by a boyfriend or girlfriend
* More than 1/2 of teens who had sex before the age of 14 experienced high rates of violence or abuse in relationships
Check out this great website for more information on the reality of dating violence!
A recent study found that dating violence is prevalent among "Tweens," adolescents between the ages of 11 and 14. The research found:
* 1/2 of tweens have been or are in romantic relationships
* 1/2 of teen girls with prior relationship experience report being victims of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse
* 1 in 5 American tweens who have been in a relationship reported knowing a friend who had been struck in anger by a boyfriend or girlfriend
* More than 1/2 of teens who had sex before the age of 14 experienced high rates of violence or abuse in relationships
Check out this great website for more information on the reality of dating violence!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
THE SCRIPT -- THE VIDEO!
THE LATEST NEWS
Portions of THE SCRIPT will soon be available on DVD, and on-line! Stay tuned for details regarding this exciting development!
Portions of THE SCRIPT will soon be available on DVD, and on-line! Stay tuned for details regarding this exciting development!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
A Special Thanks...
THANKS To all the Sexual/Domestic Violence Prevention agencies that attended the May 19th performance of THE SCRIPT and helped to make the evening such a success!
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Partnership
Safe Connections
Women's Place
St. Louis University Staff
Adapt of Missouri
...your support is invaluable!
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Partnership
Safe Connections
Women's Place
St. Louis University Staff
Adapt of Missouri
...your support is invaluable!
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