Mad Dog & Me: Bullying and the Power of Kindness
Artist: David Gonzalez
Type: Performances / Assembly
Program Availability: In-Person, Virtual, On-Demand
Description
This entertaining mix of world tales and personal stories addresses the universal experience of standing up for yourself in the face of adversity and bullying. Through fables, myths, and stories from his own life growing up in a rough neighborhood, award-winning storyteller and educator Dr. David Gonzalez offers insights and strategies for cultivating compassionate relationships and communities.
Stories are chosen based on grade level from the following list:
- Speedy and Greedy—India
- Raven and Pigeons—Persia
- Heaven and Heck—source unknown
- Three Whiskers of a Lion—East Africa
- Calabash of Wisdom—West Africa
- The Open Window—Zen story
- The Fallen Groceries—Jack Kornfield
If you’re booking for an elementary school, consider Mad Dog and Me for the older students and David’s program Aesop’s Bops for preK-2. Aesop’s Bops emphasizes honesty and friendship and together with Mad Dog and Me makes for a great day of character education assemblies for your school.
North Jersey only.
Program options:
In-person • Virtual (Live Streaming) • On-Demand (Prerecorded)
Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)
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Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1325
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1755
Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)
Information
Audience Limit: 300
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
Character Education Month
I Love to Read Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
Youth Arts Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
Anti-Bullying
Character Education
English Language Arts
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
Clean stage, sound system, help with setting up lighting (please let us know if this isn’t possible). Changing room, water.
Testimonials
David Gonzalez performed "Mad Dog and Me" and Aesop's Bops at our school this morning. I just wanted you to know that this was the best anti-bullying message that we have had in my years here. Besides his performance, which captivated a very large audience, his message was honest and clear. I wanted you to know just how well received this performance was. Thank you for providing such excellent programming.
Principal, Wemrock Brook School
Mr. Gonzalez is a phenomenal entertainer with an educational underlying message—that we can change the world with gentleness and kindness. The kids find him to be ultra-COOL and are enraptured by his dramatized tales of what it is like to be a kid. He has the energy of a dynamo and held the attention of our audience for over an hour. He engages the students in his storytelling, and you could hear a pin drop as he wove his tales of what it is like to be a child with a step-parent, or the victim of an ice ball hurled at your head by the school bully.
Librarian, Mott Elementary School
David Gonzalez was AMAZING!! He captivated them from the minute he stepped onto the stage and held their attention for the entire program. He is truly a gifted storyteller!
Media Specialist, Jefferson Elementary
