So How Should I Be?

Role

Writer & Puzzle Designer

Location

Presentation House Theatre

Opened

April 2023 (Workshop)

Partners

Presentation House Theatre

Images from demonstration for adult audience. Photos by Len Grinke

“I could do that, like, five more times”
— Student feedback

About The Project

So How Should I Be is a playable theatre experience for grades 6 and 7 designed to teach about managing anxiety. It was developed in the spring of 2023. Co-written with Linda Carson.

 

Experience Highlights:

1.

A trans-media experience that takes place over three experiences: A 30 minute activity led by a pre-recorded video sent to the classrooms, an interactive video call to the classrooms, and the final in-person immersive experience at the theatre.

2.

A performer led immersive experience. Participants are active participants in moving the story forward and helping the characters with their problems.

3.

The at-the-theatre experience is driven by collaborative puzzles and games that teach about balancing stresses, re-framing perceptions, and being empathetic to those around you.