New Supplemental Programs to Sex Signals Now Offered!

Although Sex Signals continues to make a powerful impact at colleges as a stand-alone program, only so many of the program’s themes can be explored in depth within the 75-minute time frame of the show. Also, as the show is interactive, individuals in larger audiences may not have as much of an opportunity to become personally involved (as some individuals’ participation in the show can be a key element in the impact of the messages within themselves and the group) as they may in smaller groups. For colleges and universities seeking a more in-depth discussion and exploration of issues such as communication and consent in interpersonal relationships, Catharsis Productions highly recommends one of the following supplemental programs.

“LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX… MAYBE?” POST-SHOW DISCUSSION PROGRAM

This 1-1 ½ hour program will occur immediately following the presentation of "SEX SIGNALS." The presenters will facilitate a discussion on the issues of the show, allowing for a more in-depth conversation. Larger groups will be broken up into smaller groups for individuals to then share their thoughts on some of the themes touched upon in the program, in particular how the roles of language, media, and experience play in understanding and navigating sexual relationships. Questions from the Post-Show Discussion worksheet and the presenters will assist in guiding these conversations. Time permitting, small groups may be asked to brief the larger audience on some of their conclusions. Presenters will further stress the importance of relevant research on acquaintance rape, the impact of gender-role socialization, understanding the nature of consent, and the criminal definition of rape. The session will conclude with a general Q&A session.

This program is designed for all who attended the show, and want more discussion.

Price: $500 (in conjunction with Sex Signals)

INTENSIVE PRE-SHOW WORKSHOP- “TRAIN THE TRAINER/FACILITATOR”

This workshop is designed to teach peer leaders how to manage their own post-show discussion of Sex Signals. Typically, this workshop precedes the performance, and provides the skills necessary for peer leaders and/or faculty and staff to break down issues of the show and give students the opportunity to have a more in-depth conversation about concepts they found particularly controversial or meaningful. This workshop is NOT designed to be a date rape/sexual assault awareness program for individuals who have not had previous exposure to these issues. It is also not a “train-the-trainer” program for peer educators; it is focused solely on preparing facilitators to debrief the Sex Signals performance, and enable students to have dialogue on the issues highlighted during that program.

Participants will be given basic facilitation training and learn how to facilitate discussions on the following issues:

1. The impact of sex-role socialization on dating expectations. The Post-show Discussion worksheet will be used as a reference guide for open discussion.

2. The ways in which language, media, gender role stereotypes, and other cultural issues affect our perceptions of consensual sex, rape, and rape victims.

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3. The use of powerful sexual assault statistics.

4. The elements of the criminal definition of rape.

5. The elements of Rape Trauma Syndrome, and basic, limited, first responder skills to employ if a victim of rape discloses to one of the trained participants during the course of a private or public discussion of this issue.

This session will be led by the presenters, and will run approximately two hours. This program is highly recommended to schools that have peer educators and will be inviting “Sex Signals” to perform in front of more that 300 students.

Price: $800 (in conjunction with Sex Signals)

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP

This workshop is designed for peer educators or other students and staff who are currently delivering sexual violence prevention programs or tasked with facilitating discussions around related issues. It focuses on breaking down date rape myths, using statistical information in a tactical, engaging manner (as opposed to the mere recitation of data), and overcoming key obstacles to discussion of this sensitive topic. This workshop is not suitable for individuals without training or presentation experience, or those without general knowledge about sexual assault. Workshop size is limited to 25 participants. This workshop is led by Gail Stern, Education Director of Catharsis Productions. The program will run two to three hours.

Price: $1500

ADVANCED TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP: USING HUMOR TO TEACH

This workshop is designed for more seasoned peer educators and faculty/staff, and identifies key strategies in using humor to break down the tension that arises from discussing this issue, as well as utilizing it to encourage critical thinking about gender issues and violence. Participants must have a significant amount of training experience and knowledge about sexual assault. This workshop is limited to 25 participants. This workshop is led by Gail Stern, Education Director of Catharsis Productions. The program will run two to three hours.

Price: $1500