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Bully No More!

Bully No More! explores the repercussions of bullying and celebrates the power of individuals to band together and stand up for what is right. With compelling characters and lively songs, the show empowers and inspires its audience to look out for one another, treat each other with kindness and respect, and “Hold Onto Hope” in an imperfect world.

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Description

  • Full Length Musical
  • Comedy, TYA
  • 60 minutes

  • Time Period: Not Applicable
  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Children (Age 6 - 10)
  • Cautions: No Special Cautions

  • Performance Group:
  • High School/Secondary, Jr High/Primary, Community Theatre, Elementary School / Primary
Bully No More! celebrates the power of individuals to band together and stand up for what is right. With compelling characters and lively songs, the show empowers and inspires its audience to look out for one another, treat each other with kindness and respect, and “Hold Onto Hope” in an imperfect world.

Bully No More! Available for live streaming and virtual performances! Respects social distancing. Flexible cast number (9 + optional chorus) and flexible running time (60 minutes). Choice of piano accompaniment or prerecorded tracks. Animal costumes or character creations of your imagination. Rehearse on a video site, record for streaming or rehearse in person by schools, community theaters, camps, parent organizations, college drama clubs, traveling troupes - and share online.

Bully No More! is appropriate for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as colleges, community and professional theatres performing for young audiences. Individual productions are granted a wide range of flexibility: Direction and depth of production can determine the age level and the running time of the show. Costumes can be animals or creations of the actors and/or the director. Younger children can sing the songs as a choral group and each Bully or Target can be divided into more than one part. Bully No More! appeals to everyone!

Bully No More! is supported by PACER - The National Bullying Prevention Center and endorsed by The Center For Missing and Exploited Children, the national organization - Partnership With Children, Senator Bernie Sanders, Governor Phil Scott, Senator Patrick Leahy, Founder of Ben & Jerry’s, Congressman Peter Welch, Stand Up to Bullying, and Prevent Child Abuse Vermont.

Creator Elaine Davida Sklar was recognized and commended by Governor Philip Scott for commitment to improving the lives of bullied children. (12/19)

Bully No More! can be presented as an ongoing anti-bullying theme in elementary schools: Teachers divide the show into scenes, select one class to begin with the opening dialogue, and end after the first song. The anti-bullying message continues throughout the school year as short presentations are performed at weekly meetings.
REVIEWS:

"Bully No More! is a wonderful effort to educate children about bullying and what they can do to prevent it. Bravo!"

Vermont Senator, Bernie Sanders

"It’s not often that a fresh new musical comes along that shines the spotlight on a subject most would rather not discuss. Bully No More! tells a story too many have experienced, using familiar creatures with which one can identify. The case can be made that bullying starts early in life, and even if the bullies reach adult status, it’s no guarantee that they will respect the rights of others. Bullying sets one on a path of infringing on the rights of others, and many never grow up, going through life thinking that might makes right. It has to be faced and corrected early, and this musical tries to do just that. Excellent music and writing make this a must see for the whole family!"

Mike Curtis, writer of Dick Tracy

"I am so happy to know that Bully No More! is available to schools and theater groups everywhere! Bully No More! is a must-see musical offering both wisdom and positive ways for kids to overcome bullying. Not only that, but it is thoroughly entertaining! So, if you are thinking about putting on a show, one that is both fun AND speaks to kids experience, Bully No More! would definitely be my pick!"

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s

"Parents, teachers and students need to recognize the signs of bullying and unite against it. For our children’s sake, let us hope Bully No More! can help. I believe it will."

U.S. Senator, Patrick Leahy

"Bully No More! presents the ideal opportunity to teach children about bullying and its ramifications. The upbeat musical generates effective methods of dealing with an overwhelming and serious issue that plagues too many of our children. I strongly support this unique musical, Bully No More!, and its mission to model effective strategies. Thanks for working to bring a better understanding to poor human behavior and an effort to change it."

Lou Bivona, Founder and Board Chairman of the New York Chapter of the National Foundation for Missing and Exploited Children

Premiere Production: Bully No More! premiered at The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center to 3,000 children, their families, and teachers during two weeks of sellout performances.

Characters

  • Casting: 9M or F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), All Female, Ensemble cast, Flexible casting, All Male, Non-Traditional casting, Roles for Teens, Roles for Multicultural Casting, Expandable casting, Roles for Children

  • MEDIATOR:
    Dinosaur - a million years old, charismatic, trustworthy and protective with the wisdom of the ages

  • BULLIES: (Egotists and narcissists without concern for anyone but themselves)
    Lion - Tyrannical dictator
    Monkey - Taunting prankster
    Owl - Snooty bookworm
    Rabbit - Arrogant athlete

  • TARGETS: (Scapegoats and underdogs without the confidence to protect themselves against abuse)
    Skunk - Anxious scientist
    Unicorn - Introverted diva
    Duck - Dyslexic scholar
    Elephant - Cowardly loner

    • Available Material

    Name Price
    Perusal Material Shipped immediately. This is optional. Order Now

    1 x Prompt Book and Vocal Parts

    		 $24.00
    Rehearsal Material Shipped a minimum of 3 months before the last performance. This must be hired as a condition of the License to produce this show.

    10 Lib-Vocal Books
    1 Rehearsal CD with Vocals
    1 Performance CD accompaniment

    		 $300.00 +$75.00/pm

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