PRODUCTIONS
There’s two ways to touch the human soul – through laughter, or tears.
Creativity is at the core of who we are and what we do as an organisation, and since our first year, we have leveraged the power of drama and the performing arts to inspire the next generation. Whether it’s comedy or tragedy, we bring issues to life in a new way – allowing learners to position themselves in the stories we create, and helping them see the possibility of a new future played out on stage through the power of crucial choices.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Puppet Shows (Gr 000 - Gr3)
Lovable animal characters like Hallie the Hippo, Lionel the Leopard, Sammy the Sea Turtle and Lenny the Lion go on a series of adventures with young learners; teaching them valuable life skills surrounding kindness, friendship, personal safety, and caring for our planet.
Grade 4 - 5 // Bullying
This production showcases the causes and harmful effects of bullying and other peer-to-peer abuses in the school environment. Learners follow core characters on a journey to learning more about themselves, their pain, but most importantly how to stand up for themselves and others.
Grade 5 - 6 // Identity
“Copyright” follows the story of two friends (Dan and Dave) and their journey through conformity to become popular. Dan eventually learns that the most important thing in life is to stay true to himself, regardless of what others say.
Grade 6 - 7 // Social Justice & Leadership
“Gen Me” covers the topic of self-leadership, social justice and social responsibility. Through Jeff’s story, learners are encouraged to g against the self-centered norms of the world and use their unique skills, abilities and their youthfulness as super powers for change in their world.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Grade 8 - Substance Abuse
DNA (Drugs ‘n Alcohol) tackles the reality of peer-pressure and substance abuse in the High School context. This production follows the story of Mike and Anthony, who enter Grade 8 with fundamental choices to make about what they say “yes” to.
Grade 9 - Sex and Healthy Relationships
“I Heart Sex” aims to promote healthy, responsible and safe sexual decision making among teens (ages 15 – 18), and encourages learners to stand against flippant sex culture in today’s world. Benji and Pam (a young couple) travel to Sex Planet and are faced with various scenarios they have to navigate to find their way home.
Grade 10 - Social Justice & Nation Building
“Thuma Mina” (“Send Me” in isiZulu) addresses social justice, equality and nation building in South Africa’s Post-Apartheid Society. Learners re exposed to a eaw and real depiction of social division, but are encouraged and inspired to look within and make crucial choices to stand in unity as the future leaders of our nation.
Grade 11 + 12 - Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking, developed in 2015, addresses the warning signs and processes of human exploitation; encouraging youth to remain informed, vigilant and raise awareness for the prevention of kidnapping and modern-day slavery.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR TRULIFE VISIT
- No equipment needed – we bring it all.
- A school hall or similar space, with access 2 hours prior for setup.
- A parking spot (even if temporary) close to the venue to offload equipment.
- Stable power.
- Each production is between 45-60 minutes in length, with a minimum 30-minute break between productions.
- Capacity to perform up to 3 productions in the school day.
