"Men must decide not to be rapists...then, there wouldn't be rape." -- "Jay," from The Script


THE SCRIPT is a one-man show that depicts JAY, NICK, JEREMY, and CHRIS, four young men, at the "edge of an incident"-- A female classmate has been involved in an episode of dating violence. The young men are suddenly confronted by the very real issues of rape and sexual assault. In the course of this 40 minute, eye-opening play, the four characters grapple with their attitudes and beliefs about men, women, and relationships, and they make dramatic choices which effect their friendships, and their lives.

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 detail
s, 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


IMAGES FROM "THE SCRIPT"!!!

IMAGES FROM "THE SCRIPT"!!!


NICK

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

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."

--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

Arts Advocate
Regina Trilling
www.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!

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!

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!

Friday, May 27, 2011

THE SCRIPT CAN USE YOUR SUPPORT!

Your financial support allows more students to see THE SCRIPT... to make a donation to support this one-man show confronting Sexual Violence, please email:

info@timcollinsonline.com

or call:

314 651 2078


Many thanks!

A NEW ONE-MAN SHOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

The latest news-- Tim is at work on a new one-man show
(a companion piece to THE SCRIPT) addressing the issues of Bullying and Violence Prevention.

Bullying is a fundamentally important issue in American society, and the more that activists & educators can fuel discussion and awareness of Violence Prevention among teens, the better for everyone. Stay tuned for more details about this new one-man show!

The debut performance of this solo show will be presented by Teen Pregnancy & Prevention Partnership & Allison Hile, TPPP's Executive Director.

The performance will be held on Friday, September 9th,2011, at Vision For Children At Risk, 2422 N. Grand, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m., with a post-show discussion to follow.

For more info, email: info@timcollinsonline.com

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

THE SCRIPT at the Stone Spiral, May 19th...


Thanks to everyone who made the evening a big success! We had a fantastic turnout for the show, and a great post-show discussion. Extra thanks to Dr. Dorcas McLaughlin, for her expertise, and to the staff of the Stone Spiral, who were a great help and fantastic hosts...check out the Stone Spiral if you are in the area...

More performances of THE SCRIPT, to be announced, soon!

for more information, email:


info@timcollinsonline.com

Monday, May 16, 2011

THE SCRIPT IN PERFORMANCE...THIS THURSDAY!!!



DON'T MISS IT!!! ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!!!

THE SCRIPT
hosted by St. Louis University Professor Dr. Dorcas McLaughlin
MAY 19th
7 P.M.
the STONE SPIRAL
MAPLEWOOD, MO

for more info or to reserve a seat, call:

314 651 2078

Thursday, April 28, 2011

SHOW UPDATE!

THURSDAY, MAY 19th, 7 p.m.!

Catch a performance of THE SCRIPT at the Stone Spiral Coffee House!

This open-to-the-public performance will be hosted by St. Louis University professor Dr. Dorcas McLaughlin, who will be on hand to facilitate discussion after the show. Don't miss this evening!

Stone Spiral Coffee House
2500 Sutton Ave.
Maplewood, MO


For more info, email: info@timcollinsonline.com

STUDENTS and EDUCATORS COMMENT on THE SCRIPT


Some thoughts about THE SCRIPT, from several performances over the past two years, by St. Louis area high school students and educators:

"Wow! Funny, sad, thoughtful...bring an open mind and a box of tissues."

--Sharon Crabtree, Sexual Assault Response Volunteer,
ALIVE ST. Louis board of directors

"The situation in the play was real and displayed the issues, but it was entertaining as well."

--Clayton, MO, High School Student

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

--Webster Groves, MO, High School Student

"It was a very great play, very informational. It was entertaining and accurate."

--St. Louis City Middle School Student

Friday, April 22, 2011

SEXUAL VIOLENCE STATISTICS

Statistics about sexual violence from
the Center For Disease Control website:


"In a nationally representative survey of 9,684 adults:
10.6% of women reported experiencing forced sex at
some time in their lives,
2.1% of men reported experiencing forced sex at some
time in their lives, and
2.5% of women surveyed and 0.9% of men surveyed
said they experienced unwanted sexual activity in the
previous 12 months.

20% to 25% of women in college reported experiencing an
attempted or a completed rape in college.

In a nationally representative survey:
60.4% of female and 69.2% of male victims were first
raped before age 18.

In a nationally representative survey:
In the first rape experience of female victims,
perpetrators were reported to be intimate partners (30.4%),
family members (23.7%), and acquaintances (20%).
In the first rape experience of male victims, perpetrators
were reported to be acquaintances (32.3%), family
members (17.7%), friends (17.6%), and intimate
partners (15.9%).

Based on national emergency department data, sexual
assaults represented 10% of all assault-related injury visits to
the emergency department by females in 2006."

Monday, April 18, 2011

THE SCRIPT ON TOUR!

You can catch the next performance of THE SCRIPT at The Stone Spiral Coffee House in Maplewood, MO, on Thursday, May 19th at 7 p.m.

The Stone Spiral
2500 Sutton
Maplewood, MO 63143
(314) 335-7388


Don't miss it!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

CHECK "THE SCRIPT" BLOG FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT THIS INFORMATIVE AND POWERFUL ONE-MAN SHOW...

Check back soon for more details about upcoming performances, tour dates, photos, and video from THE SCRIPT, a one-man show addressing the issues of dating violence, men's self-esteem, bullying, and peer pressure!

Monday, March 21, 2011

More St. Louis University students talk about THE SCRIPT...



"Through humor and facts, Tim really makes an impression on you. Each of his characters are expressed well.

The characters are easy to relate to the current perspectives of men.

You should perform this for high school or junior high students."

--Emma, SLU Student

More St. Louis U. Students share their thoughts about The Script...

"The show was amazing. It was very real and it showed topics that not many people hear about but what alot of people/youth need to hear.

The show wasn't just saying "rape is wrong," but it gave a great account of each character and how the rape of their friend effected them.

The Script is Great Great Great!"

--Sasha, SLU Student

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Saint Louis University students share their opinions on The Script...

"I thought the show accurately portrayed what happens a lot in high school and college. Many times, girls can see it and know what guys are thinking, but it is hard for the guys to acknowledge that their feeling towards women might be wrong, sometimes.

I liked how many different types of people were portrayed. It is not just the popular kids who talk about girls this way, but any guy can have degrading thoughts towards women.

I just think this show would be so effective in a high school setting.
The Script really gets you thinking."

--C.G., SLU Student

More SLU Student Comments on THE SCRIPT


More Saint Louis University student feedback on The Script...

"So effective! What an impact this show would make at high schools. You held my attention the whole time.

The different characters you played were really relatable. I could almost pick out a guy I know to play all those parts.

I really appreciate you taking a stance on the topic of rape. If just more people would stand up for change like you have."

--C.T., SLU Student

"It was a delight to watch, very identifiable. The male characters--it was like walking through high school.

You really showed what issues and demands are put on young men. It makes you feel for them in their situations.

I like the humor/jokes. It was entertaining."

--M.G., SLU Student

Monday, March 14, 2011

SLU Students Discuss "The Script"


"The show was very eye-opening, it addresses a problem that affects all young adults, no matter what economic status.

All of the characters were relatable to someone I knew in high school. This show highlighted how a male's view towards woman is really dependent on their relationship to women.

I absolutely loved this show and feel that it would greatly benefit high schoolers
."

--Valerie Bogutski, SLU Student

SLU STUDENTS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS...

More thoughtful feedback from Saint Louis University Students about The Script...

"I absolutely loved the show! It was witty and well-played. All of the characters were so well developed and had such depth that I could relate to each of them.

The relatable nature of the show really made it effective for me. The statistics from the websites and the shock that the character "Jay" felt when reading them to the audience was eye-opening.

I think The Script is so great because it can reach so many different groups of people from all backgrounds.

You were truly impressive! Continue with your mission--you're doing great work!"


--Erin R., SLU Student

"The show was very moving, lots of enthusiasm. I feel that the show impacted myself in that these issues occur more than what we are made aware of, and the show made me aware of action that we portray verbally and physically.

It was interesting to see the different male characters. I could relate to men I know who act just like the people you played. I felt that it was good to express how some men view women as objects and not people.

Great show!"

--Red, SLU Student

Students Comment on THE SCRIPT

"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.

The complexity of the characters gave a depth to the show that is accurate and relates to both men and women. GREAT JOB!"


--Anonymous SLU Student

"It was SO amazing to hear a male's experience, opinions, and thoughts about this issue. Experiences like the one portrayed in the play happen very often, and if more men saw this show, I have a strong feeling the world would be more educated about violence.

I could relate to the show. I grew up playing ice hockey with a ton of boys, and the incident you portrayed in the play happened on numerous occasions in my hometown.

It was nice to see four different characters develop into becoming aware of women's feeling and thoughts.

GREAT JOB, Tim! Your insight and knowledge will make a difference in this world."


---Abby Martin, SLU Student

"I loved it! I wish everyone I know could see it! You were so great at taking on the roles of the characters! It made me realize how things like pornography can destroy men's minds and put these ideas in men's minds about how women want to be treated when it is NOT close to the truth.

I could relate all the characters to people I know."


--Rheana Naber, SLU Student

Friday, March 11, 2011

THE SCRIPT at Saint Louis University!

March 9th--

The Script returned to Saint Louis with a performance at Saint Louis University!

Here's some of the thoughts and insights that students in the attendance had to share about The Script:

"I thought it was fabulous. As a woman, it was interesting to see a side of guys that most of the time women don't see....I loved the character "Chris," and what Chris said about how he didn't fit into the "box people tried to put him in"...but how could anyone define who you are, when we are still trying to find ourselves, everyday? It was so helpful that we were able to relate to the boys in the show...the ending of the show was perfect!"

--K.C., SLU Student


"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


Tim is working with SLU professor Dr. Dorcas McLaughlin as she teaches a class on Violence in Family Systems. Dr. McLaughlin was generous enough to include The Script into the class curriculum. We'll be posting more comments from the SLU show over the next few days...and check back here soon for more tour dates, video clips from the show, and more!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

The Script On Stage!

Tim's been on tour with THE SCRIPT since last year, performing at schools, youth incarceration facilities, colleges, and universities. We'll be posting upcoming performance dates here as they come up...

Check out MoveOn.org to sign their very important petition to protest the GOP push to alter the definition of rape. Very serious issue-- sign up today!

Thanks for your support!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Tim Collins On Tour!

Check out www.timcollinsonline.com for all the most recent tour dates and newest info...

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

New Updates on www.TIMCOLLINSONLINE.COM!

Check out http://www.timcollinsonline.com/ for the newest links and
details about Tim Collins, Solo Performer, on-line now!