Virtual Shows
The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook
About the Show
Born without his right hand and fitted with a prosthetic hook before he starts school, David is kept on the sidelines of recess until the game becomes Peter Pan! He fits perfectly into the game as Captain Hook, but soon grows tired of playing the part and decides he wants to be a hero. What happens when you decide not to be defined by your circumstances and change the game?
Through a virtual live stream program, David brings alive appearances from hilarious and colorful characters from his childhood and serves as storyteller and performer. Through his journey, David and his friends learn the importance of accepting and including others that may not look exactly the way that we do, and we learn to not let the circumstances of our lives take away the core of our shared humanity.
Themes for Discussion
Disability, Inclusion, Empathy, Bullying, Play, Storytelling and Make Believe, Friendship, Childhood Milestones
- How do we talk about people with physical disabilities?
- What makes an inclusive and supportive school culture?
- What are the real-life consequences of playground games?
- How do we build empathy through play?
A Little Potato and Hard to Peel
About the Show
In this warm, smart and engaging autobiographical program, David Harrell delivers a hilarious and insightful look at living with a disability. Born without his right hand, David is on a search to find perseverance and be normal.
Through a virtual live stream program, David brings alive appearances from hilarious and colorful characters from his childhood and serves as storyteller and performer. Through his journey we all learn to not let the challenges or circumstances of our lies peel away the core of our humanity.
Themes for Discussion
Disability, Inclusion, Empathy, Bullying, Play, Storytelling and Make Believe, Friendship, Childhood Milestones
- How do we talk about people with physical disabilities?
- What makes an inclusive and supportive school culture?
- What are the real-life consequences of playground games?
- How do we build empathy through play?