An in-depth discussion about tackling school violence in the world premiere commission, Bulletproof Backpack. Director & Education Director Kody C Jones and playwright Eric Coble are joined by Dr. Laura Wright, a researcher for the piece and two teens, Brice Kingsley, and Danica Murray, who helped to develop the play. Originally set to be read in the 2020 PlayLab Festival, the world premiere is planned for later in the summer. Don’t miss this incredible discussion about how a new play can take on serious issues in an innovative and accessible way. Eric Coble is a Broadway playwright whose work for Florida Rep’s Theatre for Young Audiences program includes the world premiere commission of ZAP!, The Giver, and the world premiere adaptation of Refugee. 

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