a world premiere by Tito Livas
September 2023-May 2024
Eleventh Annual Free Elementary School Tour serving K-3 students statewide
Squeak's brain moves at warp speed.
Sometimes that makes it hard to connect with other kids.
And sometimes it's hard for grown-ups to understand.
A journey across the spectrum created specifically for grades K-3, complete with dinosaurs, Dragon Breaths, and a new friend.
Read on for details on Core Standards and Intended Learning Outcomes, how to bring SQUEAK to your school, and public performances.
CAST & CREATIVE
Playwright: Tito Livas
Actors: Wendy Joe Joseph, Alec Kalled, Niki Rahimi & Taylor Wallace (Featuring two casts: Alec Kalled & Taylor Wallace and Wendy Joe Joseph & Niki Rahimi. But sometimes Alec & Niki will perform together and sometimes Taylor & Joe will perform together.)
Designer: Arika Schockmel
Director: Jerry Rapier
Education Coordinator/Pre- & Post-Show: Sharah Meservy
Education Liaison: Penny Caywood
Show Art: Aaron Asano Swenson
Tour Manager: Kallie Filanda
CORE STANDARDS & SEL OUTCOMES
Health Education Core Standards and SEL Outcomes are integrated into the script alongside Fine Arts Core Standards.
The study guide (button below) provides low-prep, pre-and-post-assembly classroom activities that integrate additional Fine Arts Core Standards, as well as those in Language Arts, Health Education, and Library Media.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
After experiencing SQUEAK students will:
- develop a vocabulary for talking about neurodiversity, understanding that not everyone's brain works the same way.
- appreciate differences and treat others with dignity and respect.
- learn breathing exercises to calm stressful moments.
- communicate effectively to resolve conflict.
BRING 'SQUEAK' TO YOUR SCHOOL AT NO COST
Read more about the benefits of bringing SQUEAK to your school. In-Person performances are no longer available but we are still able to visit your school! Please click the Schedule Virtual Performance button below. And don't miss the Study Guide button!
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
LOW-COST, TICKETED
Saturday, September 9, 11am
Presented as part of
Repertory Dance Theatre's "Ring Around the Rose"
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
138 W 300 S, SLC
$7 general admission
ASL-Interpreted, Live Audio Description available
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
FREE, NON-TICKETED
Saturday, October 7, 11am
The King's English Bookshop
1511 S 1500 E, SLC
ASL-Interpreted
Saturday, October 14, 2pm
Chapman Branch
Salt Lake City Public Library
577 S 900 W (basement), SLC
ASL-Interpreted, Live Audio Description available
“My hope is that students, teachers, administrators, and parents
– anyone and everyone who watches SQUEAK –
will come away with a little more patience
and a lot more understanding of what goes on
inside the minds of kids whose brains work a little differently.”
– Playwright Tito Livas
