l-r) Gord Myren, Graham Newmarch, Susan Coodin.
Photo by  David Cooper

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Damien is unnoticed in his cliquish grade, and that's just what this shy, self-proclaimed "goof" prefers.  Damien is transformed into a cooler version of himself through online role-playing games, social networking sites, and a multitude of virtual friends.  But when Damien has a seemingly innocent run-in with a girl at school, he finds himself in the cross-hairs of a humiliating cyber bullying campaign.  Just because it's virtual it doesn't make it less real.  The online alternate world he created to escape is now something he needs to escape from.

In a time of constantly being wired in, effortless  photo snapshots and uploads from camera phones, and where conversations aren't taking place face to face, this new play examines the alarming rise of cyber-bullying, where cruelty can be administered instantaneously and anonymously.  Bullying in the schoolyards has now been replaced by the simple press of the return button, causing apathy and disconnects to arise -- ironically -- from being virtually connected.

Touring: U.S.A. and Manitoba & Atlantic Canada, Sept. to Dec. 2010 & Jan. - Mar. 2011

Feedback and Reviews

I found that your performance was very realistic. The performance really opened my eyes about what really happens on the internet, and how people don't just get bullied in person but on the internet as well. Lots of people talk to people on the internet that they don't even know. They reveal information about themselves to these people. Now, I think my class mates will realize that they should not talk to people they don't know just so that they have more "friends." I really enjoyed the performance, because of what it has taught me. THANKS!!!!
- Shaelyn

Just saw your play today at my daughter's school. Absolutely fantastic. This opened up new doors for discussions on bullying and using computers, email and chat rooms. Awsome job
- Jaelee Treit, Surrey Christian School

"I really liked how you showed how fast cyber bullying can start getting out of hand.It was very educational and entertaining"
- Eve S.

Recommended Audience: Grades 3-7

Themes

• Internet Bullying
• Safe Schools
• Internet Safety
• Identity

Study Guide Materials

 WIRED STUDY GUIDE
  WIRED Parents Hand Out