SHOCK is an original theatre troupe comprised of fifteen first

                                                    through fourth-year UM students dedicated to educating Ann Arbor

                                                    youth on the dangers of drugs and drug abuse.  Using humorous and

                                                    age appropriate skits, the troupe has been performing in AAPS fifth-

                                                    grade classrooms since the fall of 2001.   

Students Helping Others Chose Knowledgeably (SHOCK) began in 2001 with a small group of MCSP students who wanted to become involved in the greater Ann Arbor community.  Now, just three years later, SHOCK has become a leading substance abuse prevention resource in Ann Arbor Public Schools fifth-grade classrooms.  SHOCK presents the serious subject of drug and alcohol abuse in the form of original skits.  Most of these skits are based on popular children�s culture: some current skits include �Spongebob Square Pants,� �American Idol,� and �Batman.�   

The skits that we perform use characters from popular children�s television shows, movies, and books to introduce these difficult issues with an entertaining and understandable approach.  Each skit has been approved by Ms. Joyce Hunter, AAPS Health Coordinator, for use in fifth-grade classrooms.  The show requires a reasonably large open area and runs for approximately one hour.  Performances start at 1:30 or 1:45, and may be scheduled for Fridays afternoons. The worksheet is to follow the skit.

~Students Helping Others Choose Knowledgeably~