Beverly Boonne Ph.D.

Breaking the Silence of Bullying is a play for educators and community leaders written to ignite a discussion about bullying. Each of its three acts illustrates examples of bullying endured by Cheryl, a middle school student struggling with the loss of her mother at home and the cruelty of one particular boy, Wallace, at school. Wallaces sidekick is Vernon, who serves as a cheerleader for Wallaces intimidating behaviors. Finally, the play gives us...