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Stand up and Speak Out CT Tour

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Sept. 24 | 7 PM
Branford CT

Stand Up Speak Out Tickets

Oct. 8th | 7 PM
Old Saybrook CT

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Oct. 27 |  7 PM
Hartford CT

Little Theater Manchester Stand Up Speak Out

Nov. 28th  |  7 PM
Manchester  CT

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Creator and Executive Producer

Jill Nesi

Jill is an Emmy-nominated composer and award-winning short film producer. She is the creator and Executive Producer of Stand Up Speak Out, featuring ten of her original compositions.  Jill has brought SUSO to thousands of children as part of her mission to end bullying in schools. Jill's bold vision and immense talent combine to create an immersive, life-changing theatrical experience. 

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Jill Nesi, Founder and Lead Composer

Our Fall Tour is Going to Be Amazing!

Stand Up Speak Out is now scheduled to appear at four amazing venues throughout Connecticut this fall!  Make sure you sign up for updates so that you can attend, volunteer, or audition for the shows!  Click here to join our list.

 

Jill Nesi - Executive Producer

why does SUSO exist?

we are driven by stories and stats: kids are suffering...and dying.

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60%.
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of all adults were bullied as kids.

kids who are bullied have a higher rate of academic failure, depression, and suicide.
Studies show that 87% of school shooters report being victims of severe bullying, according to the United States Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center.

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