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“ENACT has long been an essential partner in the City Council’s goal to make schools more safe and inviting places to learn and tonight’s performance is another great example of why we continue this partnership,” said City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn. “I thank Diana Feldman and ENACT for their continued dedication to the children of New York City.”

Get Ready for Show UP! 2013 Show UP! 2013 Thursday, May 16, 2013 Reception 5:15 PM, Performance 6:30 PM The High School of Hospitality Management W. 50th St. between 10th & 11th Aves, Manhattan RSVP to emma.klauber@enact.org     Join students from ENACT’s four long-term partnership programs, at “Show UP! 2013” -- ENACT’s end-of-the-year  showcase and celebration! Students from ENACT Dropout Prevention Programs, which are funded by the New York City Council’s Dropout Prevention and Intervention Initiative and the United Way of New York’s Graduate-Prepare-Succeed, will perform alongside their teaching artists in original theatrical pieces that reveal the many daunting obstacles students face on a daily basis, which all too often result in students dropping out.  This year’s show will  address issues such as bullying, violence and fear of school.

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ENACT to  Partner in New York City Council  Gun Violence   Prevention Initiative Our entire nation has been deeply hurt by the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut and others like it. Like so many others across the country, ENACT leaders and staff have been moved by the horrible news stories of guns, violence, and youth.  We applaud gun control efforts being made by local and national legislators, but that is only one part of the problem.  We believe strongly that mental health, including social and emotional learning, is an important piece of the puzzle as well.  That is why ENACT has made it a priority to address violence, conflict resolution, and guns in our programs this year. ENACT was chosen to participate in the New York City Council’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, which  is modeled after “Cease Fire,” a nationally recognized approach that has reduced violence in  both Chicago and Boston. New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn calls Cease Fire  “an innovative approach to preventing gun violence that draws on the strength of our communities and focuses on both rapid response and early prevention.”

ENACT Cyber-Bullying Play

ENACT's 6th original auditorium performance, entitled “4YEO,” which is cyber-shorthand for “For Your Eyes Only” is currently in rehearsals and being performed in schools now!

The original theatre piece, appropriate for students in grades 6-12, tackles the hot topic of Cyber-Bullying. It offers perspectives for both students and adults about the detrimental effects of cyber-bullying, tactics to deal with the problem, and communication barriers surrounding the issue. For more information, Contact Emma Klauber at (212) 741-6591 ext. 220 or email
emma.klauber@enact.org.

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