Bully: It's the Fight of His Life

Lee J. Kaplan’s One-Man Play to be Performed in Memory of Evan Rosenstock;
Musician Brett Loewenstern
 
Washington, DC—September 1, 2013—Actor Lee J. Kaplan’s one-man play “Bully: It’s the Fight of His Life” will be performed at Churchill High School on Sunday, September 15, from 7-9 pm, in memory of Churchill student and athlete Evan Rosenstock.

“Bully” mines the childhood diary of Kaplan to recount the relentless psychological and physical abuse he endured from classmates.

The Washington Post called the play “especially taxing for writer and star Lee J. Kaplan,” who trains himself before the audience’s eyes, so he can “take down” each bully in an imaginary boxing match.

Also performing will be musician Brett Loewenstern, who ranked among the top 24 performers during Season 10 of American Idol. 

In cooperation with Churchill High School PTSA and Churchill SGA, “Bully” will be performed to help advance the umttr (“you matter”) movement, dedicated to the research and prevention of teen depression and suicide.

The play is recommended for middle and high school students and their parents.

Admission for students is free. Minimum donations of $10 requested of all adults. Proceeds will go to umttr to support the formation of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and to support research on teen depression and suicide prevention.

About umttr
umttr is a philanthropic movement that aims to raise awareness of teenage depression and suicide, while inciting a cultural shift away from negative, bullying, and abuse both on and off the basketball court. Hosting community events and fundraisers in the Washington DC metro area, umttr was founded by Churchill High School students and families in response to the tragic suicide of a fellow Churchill student athlete. umttr hopes to make every student realize: You matter. To find out more about umttr initiatives and donating opportunities, visit www.umttr.org.