BEHIND THE DAMAGE
A modern play about the stories and struggles of homeless youth.
A portion of the profits from book sales will be donated to an organization assisting homeless youth.
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Nadia Affolter, Playwright & Educator
Nadia certified teacher, writer, director, producer, and entrepreneur, who believes in drama’s power to educate, inspire, build understanding and create awareness. Her work in the education field spans over two decades; teaching and developing programs for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Nadia’s written works include: Behind the Damage, Letters in Me, Changing Encounters, all plays that explore human connection and inner struggle. She is the creator and director of Imagine Nation Theatre and is a graduate of Queen’s University. Nadia is currently busy creating new works, teaching and enjoying life with her family.
“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere.” Carl Sagan
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Thank you to the amazing support of independent buyers and a local high school for purchasing a class set of Behind the Damage. A portion of sales was donated to Durham Youth Services, an amazing organization with a vision to end homelessness in the Durham Region. For more information about the incredible services provided by DYS or to donate please visit Durham Youth Services.
Why Read a Play?
How better to understand someone than to have the chance to step in their shoes for moment? Plays are built on characters. Each with their own story and set of circumstances; their own goals and obstacles, wants and needs. When we read a play, we have the chance, for a moment to become each of the characters. Say things we may never say and feel something we may never have quite felt before. We may consider something we would never think to. We have the chance to explore worlds we have never been a part of and connect to ones that we are. Gaining new perspective allows us to open up…maybe not judge right away…to just consider; to be empathetic.
“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way that a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” Oscar Wilde
Why Read This Play?
Nadia sits down to answer questions from teachers and students about Behind the Damage. Check out the video below.
Behind the Damage
Type: Two Act Play (102 pages)
Cast: 8 Leads (5 F, 3 M), 10 Featured Parts + Chorus
Running time: 100 minutes (may differ depending on directorial choices)
Warning: Strong language, mature content, abuse, drugs and violence. This script alludes to sexual abuse and prostitution. Please be advised this play deals with issues surrounding homelessness.
Recommended for: High School English, Drama, Social Science classes, High School Theatre Productions, Community and Professional Theatre Companies, Awareness Campaigns
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Keywords:
Homeless Youth, Drama For Young Adults, Homelessness And Poverty, Drug Abuse, Physical & Emotional Abuse, Learning Self-Reliance, Family Of Choice
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