Entertain and Change Lives with A Night in Jail
SCREEN THE TEEN-LED SHORT FILM
SEE TEENS' AMAZING RESPONSE TO FILM!!
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IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP INSPIRED BY A NIGHT IN JAIL
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Billy Gallo kindly allowed me to work with his talented young actors. They used improvisational prompts, primarily based on peer pressure to use THC. This is a highlight video of their acting work which is followed by a discussion. I am so grateful to these gifted artists for sharing their work and opinions for this video. What they say in their performances and conversation are insightful for a viewer of any age. The entire workshop was so eye-opening, and the youth so honest and compelling, I have posted the full, unedited workshop below. I hope this inspires others to have similar events.
Scenario Ideas for Skits/Improv/Films and Discussion Prompts:
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Discuss: what are the specific pressures a person experiences on Social Media (as opposed to in-person)?
Extra credit: How do celebrities encourage and normalize drug use on Social Media? Do they have a financial incentive to get young people using?
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Danny's best friend, Steve, got his supply of pot from his older brother. His older brother got his drugs from their father. Today, many parents consider weed to be a harmless substance. Many consider it to be medicine. Create a scene where a parent, or the parent of a friend, offers weed to a teen.
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Whatever choice suits your group best, your audience will have lots of questions--which is great! A Night In Jail Toolkit has the answers which are based on scientific evidence. Download our Toolkit to hold your own lively Q and A.