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Swagger by Eric Coble
Touring September 9 – October 11, 2024
The One Humanity Tour is a free, professional touring program for middle school students created exclusively for the School District of Palm Beach County. This program was designed to use storytelling to develop informed, thoughtful, and compassionate citizens, and includes an engaging discussion following the performance.
"The play changed my mind about pressure because Jordan was pressured by his friends to steal."- T.B. JFK Middle School
Written by Broadway playwright Eric Coble, Swagger is a compelling story told in a “direct address” style by three characters: Jordan an 8th-grade student, Daniel, a police officer, and Leela, a small business owner. Their lives intersect in a gripping moment captured on video, and the story is articulated by multiple perspectives. Swagger has now played to over 23,000 Palm Beach County students! See below for booking information and the Teacher Resource Guide.
Booking Details:
- The school-day tour is for your full 6th grade.
- The performance and post-show discussion are 55 minutes in total.
- Morning or afternoon performance times are available.
- Larger schools may wish to schedule two performances within a single day.
- We use your space, and bring the play to you.
- Booking dates and times are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Technical requirements are simple: a clear playing space and two electrical outlets. We bring all of our own equipment. More details are provided after booking.
- This tour is free.
- We include a TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE in the Marzano framework with extension activities.
SWAGGER TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE
To book your free performance, please contact:
Director of Education and Community Engagement Gary Cadwallader
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 561-514-4042, ext. 123
About the Tour:
The One Humanity Tour is an important multi-faceted program supporting Florida State Standards. Eric Coble’s thrilling play, Swagger, and the activities in the accompanying Teacher Resource Guide deliver the following topics safely and directly to your students:
- Making responsible decisions.
- Demonstrating empathy and awareness.
- Considering multiple perspectives.
- Demonstrating self-discipline.
- Delaying self-gratification.
- Demonstrating effective coping skills when confronting a problem.
- Creating relationships with adults/authority figures that are respectful.
- Showing cause and effect.
Response from educators:
- "Thank you for coming to our school and delivering an important message, in such a beautiful and creative way." Ruby Alcazar - Osceola Creek Middle School
- "Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity to share the opening of Swagger with TCS! The kids enjoyed the play, the message, and the opportunity to share their thoughts." Teresa Stoupas, Principal - The Conservatory School
- "The students were very impressed and the conversation continued throughout the day with their peers and teachers." Lauren Aldridge, Howell L. Watkins Middle School
- "[Principal] Ann [Clark] loved Palm Beach Dramaworks’ presentation and the kids are still talking about it." Sheryl Beach, Polo Park Middle School
Response from police officers:
- "Using a play to get important messages across to the students was brilliant. The nearly 500 students remained attentive the entire time and were eager to interact when called upon. We are honored that you asked for our participation." Chief Stephen J. Stepp, Palm Beach Gardens Police
