Prevention Awareness Event
May 7, 2010
Presented by the Gorge Teen Theater Troupe
(a program of Helping Hands Against Violence)
Magic & Theatre: Show Overview
This interactive show, a program of Helping Hands Against Violence, will entertain as well as engage the audience in searching for solutions to vexing social problems.
The show begins at 5:30 pm on Friday May 7th. The first part of the show will be for ALL AGES. The second part will be more discretionary due to sexual issues and dating violence content. More information about show times coming soon. Admission: $5
About the Gorge Teen Theater Troupe
The Gorge Teen Theater Troupe (GTTT) is a teen performance arts program that teaches youth positive role playing skills in relation to tough issues such as sexual violence, teen pregnancy, and substance abuse. GTTT is a program of Helping Hands Against Violence.
First Act
Calen Morelli–Illusionist
The refreshingly unique magic that Calen performs is creative and entertaining. He is a highly skilled performer doing both close-up and stage magic. His close-up illusions consist of highly visual magic with cards, coins, and borrowed objects involving the crowd with a hands-on, unforgettable experience.
More About Magic & Theater
Local teens use interactive theater techniques as tools for social change. Designed to address issues of oppression, short themes about priority issues (problems from everyday life) are presented in a role play. The audience will be involved in searching for solutions, stimulating public debate and analyzing power.
The Gorge Teen Theater Troupe advocates for mutual, informed, clear consent in all relationships. They strive to honor survivors and prevent sexual assault and dating violence while giving participants the opportunity to gain new skills.
For More Information
More details about the event will be posted soon ... stay tuned.
For more information about sexual violence prevention programs in your community, visit the link: End Sexual Violence Oregon or contact Ashley Maier at the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force (503-990-6541) or Emilee Coulter-Thompson at the Oregon Public Health Division Women’s Health Program (971-673-0361).