DESTINATIONS

VIRTUAL

Big Apple Playback uses online theatre to bring interactive performances to schools everywhere, addressing the urgent and often sensitive issues impacting students. In potent, 50-minute sessions, our skilled facilitators create a compassionate space that offers a sense of togetherness across distance. Students become storytellers, sharing moments and feelings about a topic of your choice — including fear, loss, and isolation related to the pandemic. Our performers ‘play back’ these stories, allowing students to feel seen and heard by their community. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES

Big Apple Playback offers interactive performances to address urgent issues impacting students. In each performance, our skilled facilitators use empathy, humor, and physicality to create a compassionate forum for participants to be vulnerable. Students become storytellers, sharing moments and feelings about a topic of your choice — including bullying, sexual harassment, and identity. Our performers ‘play back’ these stories, allowing students to feel seen and heard by their community. Role playing exercises offer new skills and interventions to address these difficult situations. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Big Apple Playback will curate a professional development program to address your organization’s needs — such as equity, diversity and inclusion, anti-bias training, and self-care. Through performance, facilitated discussion, and practice-based learning, teachers and staff will gain the tools, language, and empathetic support they need to be a team of leaders creating an inclusive and caring environment for your entire community. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

ABOUT

Big Apple Playback Theatre

Playback theatre is spontaneous theatre based on stories told by audience members, a method practiced across the world in sixty countries. Big Apple Playback Theatre uses playback to invite dialogue, build community, and to create compelling theatre for groups of all ages and backgrounds. Big Apple Playback believes listening to the stories of our community is crucial as we strive towards a world of compassion, equity, and inclusivity.

contact info

Hrs: Vary

VIRTUAL

Big Apple Playback uses online theatre to bring interactive performances to troops everywhere, addressing the urgent and often sensitive issues impacting scouts. In potent, 50-minute sessions, our skilled facilitators create a compassionate space that offers a sense of togetherness across distance. Scouts become storytellers, sharing moments and feelings about a topic of your choice — including fear, loss, and isolation related to the pandemic. Our performers ‘play back’ these stories, allowing scouts to feel seen and heard by their community. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports scout badges in:
Art, Citizenship, Life Skills

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES

Big Apple Playback offers interactive performances to address urgent issues impacting youth. In each performance, our skilled facilitators use empathy, humor, and physicality to create a compassionate forum for participants to be vulnerable. Scouts become storytellers, sharing moments and feelings about a topic of your choice — including bullying, sexual harassment, and identity. Our performers ‘play back’ these stories, allowing scouts to feel seen and heard by their community. Role playing exercises offer new skills and interventions to address these difficult situations. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports scout badges in:
Art, Citizenship, Life Skills

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Big Apple Playback will curate a professional development program to address your troop’s needs — such as equity, diversity and inclusion, anti-bias training, and self-care. Through performance, facilitated discussion, and practice-based learning, troop leaders and staff will gain the tools, language, and empathetic support they need to be a team of leaders creating an inclusive and caring environment for your entire community. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports scout badges in:
Art, Citizenship, Life Skills

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

ABOUT

Big Apple Playback Theatre

Playback theatre is spontaneous theatre based on stories told by audience members, a method practiced across the world in sixty countries. Big Apple Playback Theatre uses playback to invite dialogue, build community, and to create compelling theatre for groups of all ages and backgrounds. Big Apple Playback believes listening to the stories of our community is crucial as we strive towards a world of compassion, equity, and inclusivity.

contact info

Hrs: Vary

VIRTUAL

Big Apple Playback uses online theatre to bring interactive performances to virtual camps everywhere, addressing the urgent and often sensitive issues impacting campers. In potent, 50-minute sessions, our skilled facilitators create a compassionate space that offers a sense of togetherness across distance. Campers become storytellers, sharing moments and feelings about a topic of your choice — including fear, loss, and isolation related to the pandemic. Our performers ‘play back’ these stories, allowing participants to feel seen and heard by their community. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES

Big Apple Playback offers interactive performances to address urgent issues impacting campers. In each performance, our skilled facilitators use empathy, humor, and physicality to create a compassionate forum for participants to be vulnerable. Campers become storytellers, sharing moments and feelings about a topic of your choice — including bullying, sexual harassment, and identity. Our performers ‘play back’ these stories, allowing campers to feel seen and heard by their community. Role playing exercises offer new skills and interventions to address these difficult situations. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Big Apple Playback will curate a professional development program to address your organization’s needs — such as equity, diversity and inclusion, anti-bias training, and self-care. Through performance, facilitated discussion, and practice-based learning, counselors and staff will gain the tools, language, and empathetic support they need to be a team of leaders creating an inclusive and caring environment for your entire community. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

ABOUT

Big Apple Playback Theatre

Playback theatre is spontaneous theatre based on stories told by audience members, a method practiced across the world in sixty countries. Big Apple Playback Theatre uses playback to invite dialogue, build community, and to create compelling theatre for groups of all ages and backgrounds. Big Apple Playback believes listening to the stories of our community is crucial as we strive towards a world of compassion, equity, and inclusivity.

contact info

Hrs: Vary

VIRTUAL

Big Apple Playback uses online theatre to bring interactive performances to homeschool groups everywhere, addressing the urgent and often sensitive issues impacting students. In potent, 50-minute sessions, our skilled facilitators create a compassionate space that offers a sense of togetherness across distance. Students become storytellers, sharing moments and feelings about a topic of your choice — including fear, loss, and isolation related to the pandemic. Our performers ‘play back’ these stories, allowing students to feel seen and heard by their community. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES

Big Apple Playback offers interactive performances to address urgent issues impacting students. In each performance, our skilled facilitators use empathy, humor, and physicality to create a compassionate forum for participants to be vulnerable. Students become storytellers, sharing moments and feelings about a topic of your choice — including bullying, sexual harassment, and identity. Our performers ‘play back’ these stories, allowing students to feel seen and heard by their community. Role playing exercises offer new skills and interventions to address these difficult situations. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Big Apple Playback will curate a professional development program to address your homeschooling needs — such as equity, diversity and inclusion, anti-bias training, and self-care. Through performance, facilitated discussion, and practice-based learning, teachers and parents will gain the tools, language, and empathetic support they need to be leaders creating an inclusive and caring environment for your entire learning community. Opt for one session or a workshop series.

supports classroom learning in:
Social & Emotional Wellness

topics covered:
Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying, Character Education, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Diversity, Identity, Inclusion, Listening, Pandemic Isolation, Reflective Learning, Self-Care

contact info
Name: Christine Powers
Phone: 929-256-4790
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Guided Activities, Performances, Workshops Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Online, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: LD, ASD

ABOUT

Big Apple Playback Theatre

Playback theatre is spontaneous theatre based on stories told by audience members, a method practiced across the world in sixty countries. Big Apple Playback Theatre uses playback to invite dialogue, build community, and to create compelling theatre for groups of all ages and backgrounds. Big Apple Playback believes listening to the stories of our community is crucial as we strive towards a world of compassion, equity, and inclusivity.

contact info

Hrs: Vary