STANDING BY, STANDING UP

“It was our absolute pleasure having Tim at our school! He was amazing and really connected with our students. Thank you, Tim, for all of your energy you displayed and your passion for such an important topic that we, students and staff alike, deal with everyday. Your efforts were truly appreciated!”

— Brett Cancredi, Principal, Anna S. Kuhl Elementary, Port Jervis, NY
“Tim is a master at making his anti-bullying message informative, entertaining, and memorable!”
— Harrisburg MO School District Facebook Page

STANDING BY, STANDING UP is a highly acclaimed educational theater piece following the interwoven stories of a compelling range of characters confronted with Bullying and Cyberbullying.

“The energy and message in STANDING BY, STANDING UP was second to none. Tim’s performance challenged and inspired every student in a way that no other lesson, class, or presentation in our school has ever accomplished.
We, as educators, struggle with ways to deal with such real and sensitive issues and Tim was able to address them all in a matter of minutes in a way that our students have never before experienced.”
— Todd Widrick, Principal, Otto Shortell Middle School, Wampsville, NY
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“This show is amazing!  Completely creative, compelling, and interactive!”
— Anthony Woods, Youth Program Assistant, Porter Youth Center, Seaside, CA
“STANDING BY, STANDING UP, was engaging, touching, funny, and informative. The classrooms and hallways were buzzing with honest discussion in the days after the performance. Tim’s performance really showed our students the importance of being proactive and caring. Our teachers utilized the messages and themes of the show in their lessons throughout the week and were floored by how much the students took away from the performance.”
— William Campione, Social Studies Coordinator, Fieldstone Middle School, Thiells, NY
Tim’s acting is superb,
allowing for a quick connection with the audience. This performance surpassed any previous presentations that we have made or hosted.”

— Ronald Bos-Lun, Teacher and Health Coordinator, Compass School, Westminster, VT
“STANDING BY, STANDING UP was absolutely amazing on every level!  His ability to connect with a younger age group on matters that are such a relevant part of their world is truly remarkable.  His performance is a perfect blend of audience participation and gripping dramatic theatre.  Anybody, adult or adolescent, can relate to one of the characters that he portrays and genuinely feel the emotion that they exude.  Tim had every child in our middle school population focused in on his every word and thought.  These words have carried over into our school culture and seem to have lifted spirits.  What an incredible impact he has had in such a short period of time with us.  Thanks, Tim!”
— Dan Piorkowski, Counselor, Fabius-Pompey Middle/High School, Fabius, NY
“Just wanted to thank you again for the program that you presented at White Branch Library. Our teens really connected with the show and especially enjoyed the parts where various characters interacted/dialogued with the audience. Your performance generated many lively discussions in the week that followed.”
— Robin Best, Teen Services, White Branch Library, Syracuse, NY
“Tim’s excellent one-man shows reach students of all learning styles and academic levels.  He takes the difficult topic of bullying and helps his audience figure out what to do if they ever encounter those situations as a friend, bystander, and/or a victim of bullying.  I highly recommend Tim Collins’ one-man shows.”
— Linda Perras, Teacher, OHM BOCES, New Hartford, NY
“Tim’s performance is both a powerful and important one. His message about bullying, the power of bystanders, and a strong community was well received by our staff and students and will without a doubt have a positive impact in our school communities.  As bullying continues to emerge in various forms and becomes more pervasive, Tim’s show is a great opportunity to open up communication around this challenging topic and to get students thinking about their impact on others.”
— Meghan E. Thomas, MS, NCC, School Counselor/ADA-PEP, Freemont Elementary School, East Syracuse, NY

STANDING BY, STANDING UP, ideal for 3rd-10th grade audiences, examines the serious realities of bullying, cyberbullying, and exclusion, but also identifies hopeful outcomes and ways that students can prevent violence in their schools and lives.

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“STANDING BY, STANDING UP is an amazing show! Tim’s explosive talent matches his passion in bringing such complicated and essential topics to light. His chameleon-like ability to switch between characters helps the viewer see the heartbreaking and powerful consequences of bullying.

STANDING BY, STANDING UP needs to be seen in every school, organization, and institution in the country!”
— Jayaprabha V. Nair, M.D., Child Psychiatrist, Compass Health, MO