THE SCRIPT

THE SCRIPT is an award winning one-man show addressing Title IX issues including Sexual Assault Prevention, Affirmative Consent, and Bystander Intervention.

Winner, BEST EDUCATIONAL SHOW, United Solo Theater Festival, NYC

“In THE SCRIPT, Tim Collins examines the roots and manifestations of men’s violence. Tim addresses the sources of sexual violence against women and illuminates how men’s socialization can sometimes prevent men from feeling and expressing emotions in supportive ways. THE SCRIPT should be brought to every college in the United States.”
— Prof. John Ungerleider, Ed.D., SIT Graduate Institute, VT
“THE SCRIPT is incredibly powerful and really resonated with all of our students.”
— Stacy DeRooy, Director of Title IX & Clery Compliance and Ethics, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
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“Webster University was fortunate enough to have Tim Collins join us to present THE SCRIPT and to conduct bystander intervention trainings on campus. These performances and conversations were very moving and thought-provoking, addressing the the topics of gender in society, masculinity, and sexual assault prevention and awareness.”
— Kimberley Bynum-Smith, Title IX Coordinator, Webster University, Webster, MO
 “Our students and faculty found THE SCRIPT to be an extremely worthwhile experience, with one professor commenting that every high school student and college student in American should see this play.  We look forward to collaborating with Tim again in the future.”
 

— Laura E. Smith, MSEd, Professor, Nassau Community College, Long Island, NY
Our students felt engaged during the performance and were able to further expand their knowledge regarding sexual assault.  The performance was unique because it was interactive and compelling. A lot was learned from all those who participated!”
— Kelli Reuter, Title IX Coordinator, Iowa Central Community College, Ft. Dodge, IA
“THE SCRIPT is captivating and informative!”
— Rockland Community College Facebook page, Suffern, NY
“THE SCRIPT was informative, entertaining, and very engaging for our students. Tim creatively emphasizes the importance of awareness about the issues surrounding interpersonal violence and shows students how to be active bystanders.”
— Sophia Piazza, Title IX Prevention Education Specialist, SUNY Geneseo, NY
“THE SCRIPT is captivating. I am the director of Health Services so the program clearly applied to my “work life” but I found myself thinking more and more about my teenage son and how these issues will impact him. I am hoping that when it is time for him to go to college, he will be at the sort of place that has great programming like
THE SCRIPT. I was thoroughly moved by the performance. Thank you very much to Tim for presenting this information in the creative and unique way that he did. It was memorable.”
 
— Melissa Schiskie, DO, Director of Health Services, Poughkeepsie, NY
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“THE SCRIPT provided the students with a different perspective, with a different way to understand sexual assault. It also emphasized the role of the bystander which needs to be a part of the conversation. Our students responded very positively to the performance and want it again next year for incoming students!”
— Mary Handley, PhD, Professor of Human Services, Cazenovia College, NY
“THE SCRIPT offers a unique and powerful approach to sexual assault prevention and bystander intervention.”
— Emma Morcone, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, SUNY New Paltz, NY
“I can’t say enough how much I thoroughly enjoyed your performance at SUNY Cortland last night. Your characters were believable and powerful, and your messages were well-delivered, accessible, and really effective! This kind of programming can only help change our campus cultures to reduce sexual assaults.”
— Nan Pasquarello, Title IX Coordinator, SUNY Cortland
“Not only is Tim a gifted actor who easily connects with his audience, but his well-crafted message and earnest portrayal of young men dealing with complicated aspects of what it means to be a man in today’s world really resonated with our students. His thoughtful and poignant play, THE SCRIPT, touched upon all the important issues that students grapple with in their daily lives and did so in relevant ways sparking meaningful discussions. I recommend him enthusiastically.”
— Catalina Martinez, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, De Smet Jesuit High School, St. Louis, MO
“Collins relates students in a unique and creative way so they will learn more about the issue of Sexual Assault Prevention and to understand how they can be a part of the solution.”
— Navita Ramprasad, Dragon Chronicle, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
“We’re very thankful to have had Tim come to campus last night to perform his engaging play covering issues surrounding Sexual Assault, Bystander Intervention, and Masculinity for our Fraternity and Sorority communities!”
— Saint Louis University Fraternity Council, St. Louis, MO

THE SCRIPT is a one-man show that depicts JAY, NICK, JEREMY, and CHRIS, four young men at the edge of an incident; a mutual friend has been sexually assaulted. In the course of this engaging and powerful drama, the four characters grapple with their beliefs about masculinity, gender roles, and relationships, and make choices that forever change their lives and friendships.

Developed in conjunction with sexual assault prevention agencies, THE SCRIPT examines the media, language, and attitudes that may encourage violence in our communities and relationships.

THE SCRIPT inspires audience members to identify ways each individual can work to prevent violence, strengthen connections with friends and peers, and make their school or campus communities safer and more inclusive.

THE SCRIPT is an engaging and interactive program that suits a wide range of audiences. A performance can be specially tailored to fit your school or organization. A number of versions of the show are available:

  • Freshman Orientation

  • Greek Life

  • Athlete/Athletics Focused

  • Military (Army, Navy, and Air Force versions are available)

  • High School Audiences

“THE SCRIPT provides a perspective that we rarely see in prevention education. Tim delivers powerful content from a man’s perspective while also addressing men and holding them accountable. Students have shared with me that they don’t feel attacked or treated like “future rapists” after attending Tim’s show. They feel equipped to take action and expect more of themselves and others. This show is impactful and leaves an impression that I haven’t seen before in other prevention programs.”
— Darci Lane-Williams Assistant Director of Title IX and Clery Compliance, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
“THE SCRIPT is moving and thought-provoking.
Tim Collins provides insight and gives voice to the male perspective- a perspective that is key to changing
the culture of sexual violence.”
— Denine Carr, Title IX Officer, SUNY Brockport, NY