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. Then click either the Schedule In-Person Performance or 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
