Bullying Prevention Assembly Program
BullyProof the Musical
Our bullying-prevention production, built for the school assembly format schools already use — with a story students connect with and a talkback structure so the conversation doesn't end when the curtain closes.
The Story
What students see
When Penelope Jane learns that the biggest bully at school has targeted her best friend Bernadette, she and her friends Bernadette, Eugene, and Mr. Frickell learn that to "bullyproof" yourself, you first have to take a S.T.A.N.D.
BullyProof addresses bullying, cyberbullying, physical violence, and inappropriate behavior — all in one age-appropriate, K-8-friendly story, delivered in our standard assembly format so it fits inside a normal school day.
Built into every performance
- A story format, not a lecture — students stay engaged because they're following characters, not being talked at.
- A talkback after the show, so staff and students can keep the conversation going once we've left.
The Impact
A message that's reached schools across the country
We've brought BullyProof to thousands of schools across the U.S. — because bullying prevention works best when it's a story kids actually remember, not just a policy they're told to follow.
Thousands
of schools across the U.S. have brought BullyProof to their students
K–8
grade range, with a story and songs written to land at every age in that range
1
assembly period — no multi-day schedule disruption to bring it to your school
Recognized By Educators & Media
How others describe Play'N Around
Play'N Around Theatre Company has been creating and touring educational musical theatre to schools and before- and after-school sites since 1999.
— Partnership for After School Education (PASE)
A professional theatre company providing live educational musical productions to theatres, schools, libraries and special events.
— Pasco County Schools
Play'N Around Theatre Company provides educational musical productions designed to introduce young audiences to the performing arts through professional, fully staged productions.
— BroadwayWorld
Play'N Around Theatre Company combines education and entertainment to engage young audiences while exploring important lessons such as friendship, respect and positive behavior.
— BroadwayWorld
For Administrators
How BullyProof fits your anti-bullying initiative
BullyProof is designed to sit alongside the anti-bullying policies, SEL curriculum, and reporting procedures your school already has — not replace them.
- Reinforces what students are already being taught. A live, memorable story gives your existing anti-bullying and SEL lessons something students actually reference afterward.
- Covers the full range schools need addressed: bullying, cyberbullying, physical violence, and inappropriate behavior, in one performance.
- Opens the door to follow-up conversation. The built-in talkback gives staff a natural moment to connect the show to your school's own reporting process and support resources.
- Fits a single assembly period. No pulling classes for multiple days — book it as a standalone assembly or pair it with a residency.
- Bookable with Prop 28 arts funding. Most LA County schools already have dollars set aside for exactly this kind of outside arts partnership — see our Funding page for how that works.
- Pairs well with a residency. Schools that want the message to go deeper than a single assembly can follow BullyProof with an in-school residency, giving one class or grade several more days to work with the material.
Your students deserve to hear this message. Let's book the date.
Tell us your grade levels and dates — we'll help you find a slot that fits your schedule. Assembly dates typically get requested 4–6 weeks out, so the earlier we hear from you, the more dates we can offer.