Programs for Community Groups

What can Dramatic Solutions do for my community group?
Programs especially suited for community groups
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What can Dramatic Solutions do for my community group?

Asking Dramatic Solutions to present a performance to your community group is a win-win solution to your entertainment challenge. The adults of your community will witness some of the most wonderful and inspiring dramatic artistry around. The children will be delighted because every age group will be included. The organizers will be pleased with all the praise they receive for having made such a brilliant choice. And Dramatic Solutions will be one step closer to their ultimate goal of world domination.

Fundraisers

Win win situations also exist for performance-oriented fundraisers. Rethink the usual ‘movie theatre visit’ or ‘cake stall’ alternatives and invite Rivet ‘n’ Tuft to visit your event. You will raise money for your community at the same time as benefiting from the community building spin offs that are inherent in any encounter with Rivet ‘n’ Tuft.

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Programs especially suited for community groups

The following programs are likely to be well suited for your group. They work well with diverse populations and a variety of age groups.

Entertaining Stories With Themes

Jack, the Beanstalk and a Giant

Jack and the Beanstalk with a twist: Jack has a girlfriend, Cynthia; Ralph the Giant is a scary, shadowy figure with big ears; and everyone learns that fears can often be overcome with an open mind and a bit of courage. 

The Whisperers, a classic Rivet 'n' Tuft Story

Set in an idyllic valley where there is trust and a strong, supportive community, two friends share their dreams for the bright future that they see ahead of them until . . . the Whisperers arrive! These beings toy with the thoughts of individuals in order to cloud dreams, quench desires and hope, while stirring up fear and mistrust. The valley becomes dark, people stay indoors, and fear runs rampant. That is, until the two friends decide enough is enough!

Oops! Growing from Blunders, a new Rivet 'n' Tuft Story

It doesn’t matter what age we are, we all need to know that making mistakes is an absolutely normal part of life. It is a way we learn. Oops! is a great story about very ordinary characters trying, failing, persevering and discovering success in ways other than what was first expected. Barry is having a bad day and wants to make some changes. He wants to be a success and never make any more mistakes. Ethel the old gardener sets him on a journey where he discovers, much to his surprise, that making mistakes is the way many people have found success.

The Beggar's Stone, an Out and Beyond Theatre Company performance

This delightful allegory, set in medieval times, has much to teach us all, both young and old, about what it means to believe and trust God. It is a reminder that we are all valued and precious to God,  that we can choose who to listen to, and that the saying "By dying to self we can live in freedom" can be just as true for us today as it is for the characters in this story.

Saying Goodbye

Old character faced with packing his belongings to 'leave' is seen in a reflective time and sad moment as he battles to deal with the changes ahead. His younger son struggles accepting the grief of the situation. Both eventually 'leave'.

Life Cycle

Explores ideas related to mask wearing. Should we? Do we choose? Can we take them off? Masks distort our view of the world and its perception of us. God sees beyond the masks and that is a freeing experience!

Confessions, a new Out and Beyond Theatre Company performance

A man with a history is in hospital facing a risky operation. He is worried about his past and calls for a Roman Catholic priest. He gets a trainee Protestant chaplain with profound doubts about his faith. The conversation between these two characters proves transformative for both.

Fully Improvised Stories

Workshops and Training

Dramatic Solutions Workshops

On a wide range of topics within the dramatic arts, these workshops range from the brief to the intensive, and can be pitched to a variety of age groups.

Financial Life Skills, a custom seminar

This seminar conveys financial basics to young people in a humorous, entertaining way.

Looks good. How do I take this further?

If you like what you see and want to explore having a Dramatic Solutions program in your community group, there are a couple of steps to take.

First, call Dramatic Solutions and get your facts straight. Ask any questions you have, find out about cost and requirements for performances, and find out about some open dates. Also get references so that you can assure yourself and others of our quality work.

Second, armed with the facts and options you need, speak with those in a position to make a commitment on a performance. We would be glad to help out however we can with printed material and personal contacts.