“Dilated Pupils was recently featured at one of our ACT annual meetings.  Brooke’s incredible performance led to hours of stimulating and productive discussion of what we, as educators, can do to help mitigate the devastating impact of low expectations.  Her performance stirs both professional and personal commitments to restoring hope and opportunity.”

---Cyndie Schmeiser, Vice President, ACT

Looking for a way to spark--or simply reenergize conversations about gap closing?  Dilated Pupils may be just the tool for you.....

Contact Brooke at bhaycock@edtrust.org or call (202)293-1217x330 to bring Dilated Pupils to your school, organization, or community. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of audiences is this show intended for?

This performance is ideal for all involved in education.  It has been used extensively with teachers, administrators, students, parents and advocates.  It has proven particularly effective with audiences working in and around high schools. 

What size audiences work for this show?

While the ideal audience size is probably somewhere between 20 and 100, this show has been performed for audiences as small as 10 and as large as 1,000.

What are the space requirements?

The only requirement is enough performance space to move around.

As for seating arrangement, theater-style is ideal.

Are there any other needs for this show?

One table and 2 chairs (on caster wheels, if possible)

A CD player

A wireless clip-on microphone for large groups.

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