PIRATE SCHOOL: Follow Your Compass! (AIE)
Pre-taped, “on demand” and live-streamed versions available. Grades 2-5.
"We love how David's playful, gentle spirit engages kids, and we delight in the madcap antics that subtly promote confidence, kindness and good citizenship to our young buccaneers"
- S. Richardson, Director, Educational Series, The Legacy Theatre, IL
"Pirate School: Follow Your Compass!" aims to liberate children from the fear of bullying by promoting empathy, inclusion and social courage.
A safe school is a productive school, and David Engel’s "Pirate School: Follow Your Compass!" knows bullies lose their status when the student-body are empowered to bear witness and stand up for their "mates." This riotous and inspiring assembly has compelling pro-social themes woven subtly into its comical corsair curriculum. Students are prompted to follow their hearts, their ‘inner compasses’ and the vital concepts of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Courage are explored and underscored.
"Pirate School: Follow Your Compass!" helps kids explore the reasons why kids bully; to identify the types of harassing behavior (social and physical) and to discover positive strategies to help dispel and cancel-out the bullies power. This Arts in Ed programming treasure features a boisterous and heartfelt blend of full-audience participatory clown theater, cartoon-like sound effects, a rich musical score and boasts theatrical-grade costumes, beautiful props and lighthearted mayhem.
Touring since 2010. Run time 60-minutes without intermission.
