ETP is a collaboration between Kaiser Permanente and Oregon Children’s Theatre to provide schools with engaging productions that promote healthy life choices. Our productions open the door for kids to immerse themselves in the action. To see if your school is within our service area, please visit etpnorthwest.org.

Fall 2010 — Texting the Sun is a thought-provoking production which spotlights our 21st-century, multi-media reality through the eyes of young adolescents. How are they—along with their parents, teachers and counselors—expected to cope with the minute-to-minute assault of news cycles, advertising campaigns, social sites, video games, cell phones, and instant messaging? Touring to schools Fall 2010; grades 6-8; approximately 55 minutes long; minimum audience size is 50.

1 ½

Winter/Spring 2011 — 1 ½ is an interactive production focusing on the complex issues surrounding childhood obesity. 1 ½ goes deeper than the food pyramid by addressing many of the social influences that complicate positive decision-making. Bullying, peer pressure, conflict resolution, healthy communication, and empathy are all cornerstones of this imaginative, funny, thought-provoking production. Touring to schools Winter/Spring 2011; Grades 4-6; approximately 40 minutes long; minimum audience size is 50.

All ETP performances are FREE to schools, and can be scheduled by completing the online Booking Request Form at etpnorthwest.org. Our website has more information about ETP, including study guides and reading lists. If you have questions, please contact Bridie Harrington at 503-228-9571, extension 116 or bridie@octc.org.