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Braidie knows that to be a teenager, even to be a little kid, is to often see very hideous behaviour from your peers. For years Braidie's best friend has inflicted cruel and painful harassment on another classmate. Now, from the television and the papers, Braidie finds out about a shocking case in a nearby city: a teenager murdered by another youth. Could this happen here? Could Braidie's friend become a killer? And if Braidie just stands by and lets it happen, will she be guilty too? With wit, honesty and profound insight, Governor General Award winning playwright Joan MacLeod pulls us into a tough and complicated teenage world; a world where loyalty to a friend can have tragic results.

Touring: North America, Sept. 2010 through June 2011

Feedback and Reviews

The Shape of a Girl - a profoundly moving play about how a teenage girl comes to terms with peer violence - is one of those shows that you can't seem to shake from your conscience. Brilliant, inspiring theatre.
- Lisa Wilton, Calgary Sun

The Shape of a Girl is a must-see for teens or anyone living or working with them. It accurately captures the thoughts, struggles and emotions that our youth face on a daily basis and presents these in an entertaining, yet thought-provoking manner.
- Ann Dusterbeck, Boys and Girls Club Community Services

Recommended Audience: For Teenagers

Themes

• Social Justice
• Anti-bullying
• Drama
• Personal Responsibility and Accountability
• Friendship and Family