| the players set the stage for prevention |
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real stories - straight talk - definitely not another lecture!
Touring performances, discussions, and drama workshops about substance abuse prevention to capture your audience's attention and get them talking.
improbable PLAYERS put an authentic face on recovery: all the actors have 'been there' in real life. See a one-minute clip.
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| recovery schools conference |
We were there! Improbable Players taught two drama workshops, one for students and one open to the entire conference at the 9th Annual Association of Recovery Schools Conference "On the Trail to Freedom" at Northeastern University in Boston on July 22nd. Read more>
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MARCH 2010: Improbable Players wins federal technical assistance grant. The Service to Science initiative will guide the Players to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of actor training, performances, and drama workshops so that the programs can qualify as nationally recognized evidence-based prevention practice. Read more.
APRIL 2010: Lead Evaluator for Service to Science chosen. Read more.
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"On a scale from 1-10 I give your performance yesterday an 11. I've seen several similar performances over the past 10 years, but this was the best ever: not too preachy, not too edgy, the perfect mix.
The impact of the actors' stories is what made the entire production. anyone can memorize lines and perform, but the fact that the actors are in recovery is actually what gives the performance its educational merit. Thank you for your efforts and your outstanding performance."
Quincy, MA Middle School teacher
May 27, 2009
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| working to bring programs to you |
| Improbable Players is proud to be a Massachusetts Cultural Council "Creative Teaching Partner", an approved program for artists-in-residence programs that link health and theater lessons. The Players collaborates with you to design a program for your audience. Read more.
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serving schools, colleges, community organizations, and conferences.
Improbable Players is a non-profit touring theater company that presents different plays that spotlight tough social problems as they relate to substance abuse: alcoholism in the family, peer pressure, relationship violence, HIV/AIDS, elderly health issues, and many others.
The performances make the tragedy of substance abuse real. The Players stand up, speak out, and help to tear down the stigma still associated with the problem. They help people learn more about the patterns of substance abuse, motivate them to talk about the issues raised, and ask for help.
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"I can honestly say I remember seeing the program in high school, feeling the way I felt and thinking, 'Oh, wow! These people don't drink and they're happy. Maybe I can have a life after all." Players' actress
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| "It's important to present this information in as many formats as we can. This role modeling can't help but hit home. Our students were paying attention--even the jaded ones." health educator
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