Family Life Theatre strives to educate and create awareness of various social issues through our educational theatre program. We have 31 educational plays in our repertoire that include subjects like: substance abuse, wife abuse, suicide, H.I.V / A.I.D.S, sexual abuse, fetal alcohol effects, Alzheimer Disease, elder abuse, incest, child abuse, gambling addictions, alcohol liability, palliative care, eating disorders, bullying, etc.
The format of our presentations begins by performing one of the 30-minute dramas. Following each performance, the audience has the opportunity to dialogue with a panel of volunteer experts on the issue being addressed. This leads to a sharing of sometimes divergent points of view, which can bring about a greater understanding and awareness of the topic, and knowledge of how and where to access assistance in the community.
Our goal, through in-depth research, is to continue to develop and produce dramatic presentations that will address these social issues in a unique and highly interesting manner and will ultimately be available to any interested community in Ontario, both through live presentations and on video. This is especially important for isolated and remote communities where video education is becoming more popular. We continually strive to develop high quality dramatic presentations that can be used as an educational and awareness tool.
Currently, these plays are available.
The Way I See It
Our latest play which explores bullying in schools.
Reflections
A powerful look at the subjects of homelessness and poverty.
A Life Sentence
A young girls torment in dealing with incest
*Available on Video - 60 minutes
Andrew's Story
A moving drama on the subject of fetal alcohol effects
*Available on Video - 60 minutes
Choices
Potential effects of youth drug use on relationships
The Covered Mirror
A powerful look at the issue of palliative care
Cycle of Fear
A powerful drama depicting spousal abuse
*Available on Video - 30 minutes
Fine Lines
A play on youth drug abuse
*Available on Video - 60 minutes
My Brother's Keeper
A powerful drama on the subject of alcohol liability
The Shattered Years
A highly emotional drama on the subject of elder abuse
*Available on Video - 40 minutes
When the Defense Rests
A poignant drama on the subject of HIV/AIDS
Plays by Frank Luke
Through kind permission of the author, we are pleased to include the following play as part of our repertoire:
A Song For My Mother
A poignant drama on the subject of Alzheimer Disease
Through our affiliation with Plays For Living in New York, the following plays are also available for presentation:
Lady On The Rocks
Follows the plight of a female alcoholic
You Didn't Know My Father
The question of the right to a dignified death is studied in a hospital waiting room
Quiet Cries
Learning to recognize signs people give when contemplating suicide
Cross Currents
A play on the connection between stress in the workplace and the home
Where Does It End
A teenage boy's fear and prejudice against those who are "different"
Information on productions and travel costs is available upon request.
Please contact:
Family Life Theatre
Phone: (705)253-9851
Fax: (705) 253-8361
E-mail: familylifetheatre@shaw.ca
