It’s Hell to Be a Girl

Linda Daugherty offers a sobering look into the destructive world of bullying. She sheds light on what it’s like to be a middle-school girl surrounded by gossip, exclusion, backstabbing, eating disorders, depression and cliques. Based upon interviews with girls who either bullied or were bullied, The Secret Life of Girls...

By Sarah Kramer

February 23, 2012

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Linda Daugherty offers a sobering look into the destructive world of bullying. She sheds light on what it’s like to be a middle-school girl surrounded by gossip, exclusion, backstabbing, eating disorders, depression and cliques. Based upon interviews with girls who either bullied or were bullied, The Secret Life of Girls follows Abby, a young girl who struggles to gain acceptance on her school’s volleyball team. Daugherty brings the play to life revealing the challenges young girls face today through cyber-bullying and text messaging, portraying the complexities of life in a humorous and heartbreaking manner. If you have a daughter, the play is a must-see. If she’s at least 12 years old, bring her with you. Sunday’s 4:30 p.m. performance is the final show at the Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St. For additional showtimes and tickets ($20 to $24), visit dct.org.
Sun., Feb. 26, 2012

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