I Am Jack

Since 1997, Monkey Baa Theatre Company been adapting Australia’s most well-loved stories for young people (aged 3-18), bringing them to the stage and touring them around the country, working with schools, arts and children’s organisations across remote, regional, rural and metropolitan Australia. We believe that young people should be valued and respected, and we aim to engage them in the performi

ng arts through the telling of stories that entertain, inspire and encourage a greater understanding of the world and their place within it. For more information about Monkey Baa’s work visit www.monkeybaa.com.au Jack is smart, funny and is being bullied. What starts as an off the cuff joke during a handball competition, soon turns into a set of circumstances whereby Jack is no longer safe in the playground. But with the use of self-expression through photography, Jack begins to make sense of his world; of his relationships with others, and most importantly, with himself. This one man show explores the often overlooked insidious taunting and teasing that bullies are so adept at inflicting on their victims and the roles that family and schools can play in responding. Jack takes us on a touching and sometimes comical journey as he moves from victim to victor. For 8-14 year olds. Primary School Years: 4 – 6 and High School Years: 7 & 8
Please note: This production is not suitable for ages 7 and under. Stage Two, Stage Three & Stage Four
High School English, Drama, Community
Thematic links to subjects across the curriculum.