Theatre project gives chance to practise stopping domestic violence
WATERLOO REGION — People can practise how they might intervene when they see domestic violence in an upcoming interactive theatre production.
Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence is a virtual forum theatre project that’s part of the local Keep Families Safe campaign, which is raising awareness about the heightened risk of domestic violence due to stress and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic…
[…]The goal of the performance is to teach people how to recognize the signs of domestic violence, reach out, and refer to local resources like the crisis centre. Sabourin hopes participants take away one key message: “Just do something.”
The show is produced in partnership with DART (Domestic Assault Response Team of Waterloo Region), Women’s Crisis Centre of Waterloo Region and Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council.
Performances are on Nov. 23 (sold out) and 25, and Dec. 3 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Tickets are free with registration at http://theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute.