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Helping Drew is a musical puppet show with an anti-bullying message perfect for kindergarten through 5th grade elementary school students. This 30-minute program helps students recognize bullying and look

Helping Drew

by Alex Ishkanian

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What people are saying...


Our students and staff were very pleased with the anti-bullying assembly delivered by Mr. David Manley. The program Helping Drew was very focused and delivered in such a remarkable way that our students were completely captivated with its delivery. Our kindergarten through 2nd grade students were excited and fully engaged in the program. It was a great learning experience for our students. ~ Dr. Maloy, Administrator, New Windsor Elementary School, New Windsor, NY


Every child can identify with Helping Drew, whether they are the bully, the child being
bullied, or the bystander. Helping Drew creates a friendly environment for discussing
peer-to-peer aggression and provides children with a solution. This is the best anti-
bullying program I have seen offered! ~ Crisan M. Crozzoli, Olweus Bully Prevention
Committee Coordinator, M.S. Childhood Education, Balmville Elementary Classroom
Teacher


Bullying is such a rampant issue right now, we need to teach our children how to deal
with it. Helping Drew is an engaging, fun show that gives the audience “real tools” to use everyday to prevent and protect others from bullying. My kids and I enthusiastically
recommend Helping Drew! ~ Heather Batelic, Membership Development Chair, Junior
League of Orange County, NY and mother of 5


The first time I heard about Helping Drew I was drawn to the educational aspects of the
story line. While in the audience at a recent presentation, I was moved by the way the
story and the puppetry grabbed and held the attention of the young children sitting next to me. The message of this uplifting and positive piece is sure to become a staple in the
curriculum of school districts across the country looking to raise awareness about
bullying and how it affects our society. ~ Joyce A. Presutti, Executive Artistic Director,
Just Off Broadway, Inc.


Learning to respect and celebrate the individual is a concept that should be universal,
but unfortunately it isn’t. Children need to hear this message in as many ways as
possible; both for their own self esteem and to ensure that our society is healthy. The
Arts in general and a production such as Helping Drew are so important in reinforcing
these messages. ~ JoAnn Feigenheimer, Executive Director, Cunneen-Hackett Arts
Center

for solutions within themselves and with the help of others. Students [and adults] are instantly endeared to the puppet characters and the fun music which moves the lesson along. It’s both entertaining and educational on this important subject of bullying. The program was designed for school assemblies and can easily be used in libraries or other educational and entertainment settings.






Play 5-minute audio sample of Helping Drew download MP3 (7.3MB)

National bookings through

Welcome Park is opening a new visitor center and Bunny and his friends want to get in on the act. They approach Park Ranger Ned with the idea that they could teach visitors about the seasons. Ned is worried because each has a bad habit that could interfere with each one doing their best work: Bunny rushes through things; Dog gets herself so nervous she can barely speak; Bee tries to do too many things at once. What will Ned and the audience decide about their readiness to work in the new visitor center?


This crowd pleasing show is for ages 3 through 8. While reinforcing important seasonal concepts, children will learn how to improve listening skills.