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2-15f, 1-6m, flexible ensemble It begins with the nightly news reporting on a horrific, violent crime. The next 90 minutes rip through a high school in real time, where we witness how life-changing actions culminate in one disturbing act. Inspired by real events and co-written by New York City teenagers, Prospect High: Brooklyn wrestles with gun violence, deep friendships, self-harm, casual racism, and trans identity through the lens of (at least) four highly-charged students and their teacher(s). Is there a way the violence could have been prevented? In 2015-16, Prospect High: Brooklyn became the first play in history to experience a coordinated Rolling World Premiere in 23 cities high school theatres around the world. ""Truly reflective of life in modern American high schools."" -American Theatre Magazine For performance licensing, please visit UproarTheatrics.com

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DANIEL ROBERT SULLIVAN's written works include ""Braving the Bronx River: A 23-Mile Kayak from Westchester to Rikers Island,"" ""Prospect High: Brooklyn,"" ""There's No Substitute for Empathy,"" ""Lockdown: Await Further Instructions,"" and ""Places Please: Becoming A Jersey Boy."" He received a dual master's degree from the University of Missouri/Kansas City and three bachelor's degrees from the University of Rhode Island. Daniel is an actor, having appeared in the primary US companies of Dear Evan Hansen, Jersey Boys, Motown the Musical, and The Sound of Music. The New York Times referred to him as having ""the seductive magnetism of a snake-oil salesman"" and he repeats that whenever possible. Daniel maintains a home base Williamsburg, Brooklyn, piecing together an artistic and sporadically stable life. The 46th St. Collective is a group of students and educators that came together for nine months specifically to create Prospect High: Brooklyn. The members of The 46th St. Collective are Daniel Robert Sullivan, Chanique Peart, Paul Tanis, Aaliyah Stewart, Deshaye Tingling, Amanda Rodriguez, Isaiah Latimer, Jaylin Acosta, Shannon Deep, Rebecca Powell, Brandy Brown, Azaria Guthrie, and Rachel Friedman. The educators worked under the banner of Roundabout Theatre Company's Education Department and the students came from the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island to participate. With funding from TCG and the Fox Foundation to support the process and publication, the students shared real-life stories that were theatricalized, combined, and plotted into what is now this hard-hitting piece of co-authored theatre.

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