A Child Left Behind in Beverly Hills
A Child Left Behind
It was time to speak up. When LAUSD teacher and playwright Alan Aymie was given his second pink slip from the school district that he had worked for since 1998, and later "graded" by the LA Times, he decided it was time to use his writing to provide a voice for the teaching professional. While painting a compelling and powerful portrait of the daily challenges that teachers face in Los Angeles, Aymie also takes a poignant look at his own experiences of trying to teach his son who was recently assessed with Asperger’s Syndrome.
"I was trying to be a good teacher and the person (my son) who I really needed to teach, I couldn't reach" – explains Aymie
A dramatic response to the LA Times "Value-added" teacher ratings, while taking a personal look at Asperger's Syndrome.
"The script balances social and personal commentary successfully, and Aymie's energetic charm allows us easy access to his outrage" - Pick of the Week - GO! - LA Weekly
“…heartfelt, informative, and moving” - EyeSpyLA
“Excellence is the one word I would use to describe Alan Aymie’s highly energetic and dynamic one-man show. Incredible writing” – Examiner.com
"A truly touching and thought provoking evening of entertainment…amidst the frustration there is still hope. He shows great character in having the strength to stand up, identify the problem and accept his part in it." – Culver City News
“Skill, energy, pathos, and talent, keeping his audience captivated throughout” – StageHappenings
A CHILD LEFT BEHIND extends on Saturdays at 8pm through July 7, 2012. The Beverly Hills Playhouse is located at 254 South Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Tickets are $20- $25 (a portion of the ticket sales will support Jenny McCarthy’s Generation Rescue Foundation). Reservations:702 KTC-TKTS (702-582-8587) or online at www.ktctickets.com
Cost: A Child Left Behind Ext 27.37
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Added: Apr 3, 2012 at 1:04 AM // Last Modified: Jun 20, 2012 at 11:19 AM
