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to KOTB Home Page When John arrives at the video store for work, he is angry and upset that the front of the store has been vandalized with graffiti for the second time this month. Joanne, his co-worker, fails to understand and urges John to "support the local street artists. John leads Joanne to see that graffiti is not art, but rather a crime which negatively affects everybody. (John, Joanne)
Joanne has learned that two of her classmates have been linked to the recent vandalism in her neighborhood. After doing an "in-depth investigation" for the school paper, Joanne shares the possible consequences of taking part in vandalism with her friend, John. (John, Joanne)
Nam meets Jason to tell him about the "big plans" he has lined up for them. When Jason learns that Nam is planning on "trashing some houses" with two older boys from school, he is hesitant to join in. Jason and Nam discuss peer pressure, making choices, and the possible consequences of those choices. (Nam, Jason)
NOTE: After each script the children ask questions directly to the puppets and the puppet characters themselves answer their questions.
| The Kids on the Block, created in 1977, features life size puppets who, through the magic of live puppet theatre, teach children and adults about disabilities, medical and educational differences, and social concerns. Through the hard work and dedication of many community based groups, The Kids on the Block puppets are able to touch the lives of people all over the world. |