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A powerful story of a girl’s struggle to make the right choices.
“Brilliant! A gem of a play.”
– THE GLOBE AND MAIL
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BY JOAN MACLEOD
PRODUCED BY GREEN THUMB THEATRE
RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES 7-12
RUNNING TIME: APPROX. 55 MINUTES
MAINSTAGE MAY 11-19, 2011
ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE
TICKETS: $15-$20
Braidie wonders if the teen accused of a shocking act of violence is so very different from her and her friends. This "monster in the shape of a girl" propels Braidie to examine her own past and confront the truth of her often-terrifying teenage world. Is she courageous enough to intervene when her friends' bullying of a classmate goes too far? This gripping and powerful play is inspired by a true story.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Social Studies, Health and Physical Education: Relationships and Social Skills
CHARACTER EDUCATION
CONNECTIONS: Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Empathy
THEMES: Violence, Conformity, Self-reflection
