THE SCRIPT: 07/15/11

Friday, July 15, 2011

FROM TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP!

The latest e-news from the fantastic Teen Pregnancy Prevention Partnership... you can catch Tim at both the Program Fair on Friday, July 22nd, and in performance on September 9th! Check out all the events offered by this important organization!

July 2011

You're Invited to the 2011 TPPP Film Festival and Program Fair!

Summer heat getting you down? Come by and chill out with lemonade or wine and snacks and network with fellow professionals while learning more about local programs that improve adolescent sexual health!

We will also showcase free film clips appropriate for use in a sexual health classroom - and you'll get a resource list to take with you!

Friday, July 22,

3 to 6 pm

at Vision for Children at Risk (hosts our offices)

2433 N Grand, 63106

(1 mile north of the Fox Theater)

$5 at the door

Questions? Contact Allison Hile at

(213) 280-4770, or ExecutiveDirector@TeenPregnancy-MO.org

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Tim Collins STANDING BY/STANDING UP STANDING BY/STANDING UP confronts the difficult truths about Bullying, depicting a compelling range of characters, both students and teachers, struggling with choices, consequences, and uncertainties. STANDING BY/STANDING UP is a fast-paced, 40-minute one-man show, aimed at middle school and high school students, but relevant for adults and anyone working to prevent violence and abuse in their communities.

TPPP will host this extraordinary show on Friday, September 9th, at its professional training meeting, from 9:00 - 11:00 am, at Vision for Children at Risk.

Tim Collins is an award-winning actor and playwright. He is currently touring THE SCRIPT, a one-man show about Dating Violence Prevention. Find out more: www.timcollinssoloperformer.blogspot.com, and www.timcollinsonline.com

WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY

Sexual Health 101

Join TPPP and your fellow colleagues for this great opportunity for professional development and networking, and to fill your bag with useful tips & information!

Topics will include:

Contraceptive Technology Update enhanced with Reproductive Anatomy, Physiology and Adolescent Development
STD/HIV Update enhanced with LGBT Issues
What Works and Creative Ways to Discuss Sexuality with Teens
Handling Parents' Concerns

Friday, September 16th, 2011

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

at Vision for Children at Risk

The $50 workshop fee includes training materials, breakfast and lunch.

Questions? Contact Allison Hile, ExecutiveDirector@teenpregnancy-mo.org

MISSION

The Teen Pregnancy & Prevention Partnership brings together individuals and private and public organizations to improve communication and education so that youth make choices that decrease the incidence of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies.

THE SCRIPT-- A ONE MAN SHOW CONFRONTING RAPE AND DATING VIOLENCE

"I thought the show was awesome. Tim did such a great job of choosing the most relatable characters to get his message out there in the best way he could, in a way that would really get people to start thinking about the things they do and how they think about women. I think it takes a lot of courage to get up in front of a large crowd & act that out & I feel privileged to have seen the show. It made me want to respect myself more than I already do. Thank you so much."

--Rachel Edmonds, Saint Louis University student

"What I liked most about THE SCRIPT was the way it engaged both adolescents and parents on a range of important topics that are not discussed often enough. The play was dynamic, and the various characters connected with the audience. It was a gift to be able to see it and share it with adolescents and parents in our community. We can spend hours talking about issues, but, in forty minutes, THE SCRIPT showed a huge range of issues, deepening discussion in unique ways. I count it a privilege to have seen it."

---Dorothy Denny, MSW, LCSW, Children's Advocacy Services

"Wonderful, effective, powerful performance!"

--Donna MacomberCo-Executive DirectorWomen's Freedom Center

"I've been working with Men's issues for over twenty years, both personally and professionally. In the course of just forty minutes, Tim has managed to address nearly all of them with compassion, and candor."

--Craig McIntosh, MSW, LCSW, Provident, Inc. Domestic Violence Program Coordinator

"In THE SCRIPT, Tim captures the complex thoughts and feelings experienced by male teens as they navigate dating and peer relationships. He clearly lays a path for steps young men can take to address rape and violence in our communities. This entertaining performance is sure to motivate young adults to challenge their thoughts about sexual and dating violence. This important piece of work should be a regular part of high school and college orientation presentations."

--Amanda C. Antenucci, MSW, LCSW Adolescent Therapist, Safe Connections

"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

"The Script is a compelling look at the impact of sexual violence in our communities, viewed through the eyes of young men. Tim’s sensitive use of comic relief and intense drama will keep adolescents and adults alike actively engaged in the show from start to finish."

--Cindy Malott, Crisis Intervention Supervisor of the YWCA St. Louis Regional Sexual Assault Center

"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 Arts Advocate

"I thought the show was absolutely awesome! It was engaging, insightful, and I could really relate to it. It helped me understand male perspectives and thoughts in a new, unique way. This show is a great advocate for awareness and change."

--St. Louis University Student

"I was very interested in hearing more about the skit presented to the students. As a staff member of the Clayton Family Courts Juvenile Unit female unit, this kind of real presentation of people the girls encounter will help them think about relationships and friendship. Based on group talks I have had with the students, they need more exposure to information about relationship conflict and to how boys think. Please continue and come back and provide this service. It really created an unexpected response-- smiles, frowns, excitement, and a greater interest."

--Patt Adjarety, Juvenile Officer at Clayton Family Courts

"I loved the show-- perfect blend of humor, drama, and presentation of facts! This show is a real eye opener and provides a unique perspective on the movement to end sexual violence."

--Lori Holtmener, Sexual Assault Response Team advocate

"TERRIFIC! POWERFUL!
I'm at a loss for words. This performance is a must-see."

--Tami P., Nursing Student, Goldfarb School of Nursing

"The presentation actually impacted me-- I never really thought about rape and it makes me realize how damaging rape can be...I also thought that the characters you played were very real."

--Bluett High School Student, Age 17

"It was great. Really, The Script is a personal, true testimony to the commonality of violence against women and the great need for advocacy, especially from the young men and women to whom these stories belong....each character in the show was unique, yet entirely relateable and recognizable...I have a great interest in youth in the criminal justice system and I see this show as a great source of hope for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society."

--Laura Childs, SLU Student

"Much luv to the show. I loved the show, it actually touched my heart. Today you helped me actually to find myself. Everyday I try to fit myself into a social box but today your show and your talent have just made me find a part of myself. You should tell the world about what you have to say. You're funny, talented, and educational. Thanks so much for that amazin' show! Much luv. I like how you switched characters, and much emotion."

--St. Louis High School Student, Age 16

"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

For more information, please email:

info@timcollinsonline.com