Say Something, Do Something

Metro Theater Company recently performed Say Something, Do Something (SSDS) for 15 sixth grade classrooms in the Webster Groves School District as part of an integrated 6-week SSDS and Building Community Through Drama residency. Take a look at photos from the experience!

Say Something, Do Something is an interactive and immersive program that uses participatory theater techniques to build critical thinking, decision making, and interpersonal skills to help students think about how to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence.

Students witness a recreated scene based on real-life situations they experience, then have the opportunity to actively help the target of the scene’s conflict. Students interview characters to develop a deeper understanding of what influences people to make these negative choices. They are invited to replace the actors, re-play the scene, and improvise their own strategies for a more positive outcome. After this rehearsal for real life, students will be better equipped to recognize potential conflict in their schools and take action to create a culture of non-violence.

Say Something, Do Something actor and MTC Teaching Artist Fellow Aubrey Felty said, “Sometimes it’s hard to stand up to others and it can be even harder to stand up to your friends. In Say Something, Do Something, we discussed ways to build empathy and respect for others. It was great to see students feel empowered to participate in the program and explore ways to keep their school a welcoming and supportive environment.”

Say Something, Do Something Team
Karen Bain, Gen Zoufal, Aubrey Felty, Jacob Cange, Andie Murphy, Chrissie Watkins

Photography by Jennifer A. Lin