Handsworth Theatre & Dance Program
Raised $500
for
The Kelty Dennehy Foundation, Kelty Resource
Center
During the 2013-2014
school year, the Handsworth students co-created an original play,
The Shocking Tale of Kathryn Grey, about a young
woman struggling with anxiety disorder.
The play involved a cast and crew of 160+ students. It was written by
a core group of students who had personal connections to the topic of mental
health. The play-creating process provided a safe space for students to share
their own personal stories with one another.
The students were surprised to discover that 10-20% of youth today
are struggling with various mental health concerns, which involves counselling
and/or medication. As a small way to raise awareness on this topic, we
fundraised $500 from our April 2014 performances at Centennial Theatre. We
explained in our play program that we would donate funds to The Kelty Dennehy
Foundation, which serves youth and mental health. On behalf of the “The Shocking
Tale of Kathryn Grey” team, we at Handsworth thank the Kelty Resource Center for
doing this very important work.
The Shocking Tale
of Kathryn Grey Cast and Crew
David Beare,
Handsworth Teacher and Theatre Director
Tracey Lloyd,
Handsworth Teacher and Theatre Director
Carole Mayrand,
Handsworth Teacher and Dance Choreographer
