CLIMB Theatre set to perform in Duluth this weekend

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Creative Learning Ideas for Mind and Body (CLIMB) Theatre is bringing its acclaimed programming to Duluth Edison Charter-North Star Academy on Friday, Jan. 20 at 9:55 a.m. and 11:05 a.m. Professional actors will be performing CLIMB’s original plays.

“CLIMB reaches between 200,000 to 300,000 students a year,” said Peg Wetli, founder of CLIMB. “I believe the quality of our programming is the best it’s ever been.”

Given the serious consequences that result from “school bullying” more schools are seeking outside programming to teach students appropriate techniques of dealing with bullying and harassment in and outside the classroom.

During the 2010-2011 school year, CLIMB Theatre presented bullying prevention programs in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota. Students learned that kids who bully can be any size, come from any background, and that girls can bully, too.

“We want students to understand ways to not give their power over to kids who bully,” said Buffy Sedlachek, producer at CLIMB. “Through theatre, students learn how to effectively take a stand against bullying, and they also learn that bystanders can have a big impact on creating bully-free schools.”

For over 35 years, CLIMB Theatre has brought quality character education programming into schools and other educational settings. CLIMB’s work is not only entertaining, it is educational as well.

Independent research shows that young people learn and change their thinking and behavior because of CLIMB programs. The theatre’s mission is to create and perform plays, classes and other creative works that inspire and propel people — especially young people — toward actions that benefit themselves, each other and the community.

This event is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the state’s general fund and its arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.

For more information about CLIMB, visit www.climb.org.

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