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AWTY? rural adaptatation

2008 Are We There Yet? tour (April 18-May 2)- contact Mulgrave Road Theatre

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Over several weeks in February 2007 and April 2008, Mulgrave Road Theatre, Guysborough Youth Health and Services Centre, AWTY CURA and playwright Jane Heather have been working on the rural adaptation of AWTY?. The adaptation process involved participatory research with teens from rural communities as well as script workshopping with actors. Issues were raised pertaining to privacy in rural areas, the dynamic between diverse cultural populations in the area, and the possibility of enlisting youth advisors in an attempt to reflect the realities of living in this particular area.

In April and May of 2008, the program toured to all Grade 9 students in the Straight Regional School Board, and AWTY CURA researchers conducted an assessment of the NS program.

Mulgrave Road Theatre

Focusing on the creation of an Atlantic Canadian voice in Canadian theatre, Mulgrave Road Theatre is committed to the fostering of local talent. Dating back to 1977, the company has continued to provide the communities of Nova Scotia with professional theatre. Mulgrave now boasts an impressive Theatre Centre, where artists can develop and showcase their work.

Public Health Services, Guysborough Youth Health and Services Centre

Beginning as a pilot project in 1999, the GYHSC helped to establish a model to provide physical and mental health services to youth in rural communities.  With a target population of grades 6 through 12, the centre provides information, counseling, and referral services for the youth of Guysborough.