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1. Real Men Talking aims to deliver its educational theatre program to 6000 Chicago-area youth during the 2010-2011 school year to address risky behavior in the African American community, especially among males. 2. The stage play depicts five African American men discussing issues like accountability, relationships, and health when their TV signal goes out. It uses entertainment to educate youth on developing successful relationships. 3. Evaluations from past performances show that the program effectively engages and teaches youth concepts to improve themselves and their communities.

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1CHICAGO 2010
2RMT Confidential
3The GoalDeliver RMT to approximately 6000 youth from Chicago and area schools by becoming an approved field Trip for the Fall 2010 school year and inviting them to experience ”live” theatre with an educational message in an academic environmentRMT Confidential
4The ChallengeAddress risky behavior and dysfunctional circumstances within the African American community Specifically -but not exclusively- among African American malesRMT Confidential
5The MovementFounded in 2004, Real Men Talking is a synergistic joint venture between Success By Choice, Inc. CEO Marlon Smith and Producer/Director Flemuel Brown III of Justice Productions Primary Objective: To inspire individuals to become accountable for their lives by sharing specific success strategies and implementing follow-up reinforcement programs that empower   RMT Confidential
The experience takes the 5 men and audience on an amazing journey that forces them to explore what it takes to be a “Real Man” 6Five African American males together…All different ages and life experiences… A phone call that could lead to a multi-million dollar football contract…Invite them over to celebrate and watch the game… With a TV that is mysteriously taken over by the “Voice of Reason”RMT Confidential
Utilizes “Edutainment”Educational/motivational messages and principles are delivered through the innovative mix of television, theater and musicThe stage play captures the attention of the audience and stimulates their involvementThe follow-up reinforcement programs empower individuals to make new commitments and to transform those commitments into reality7RMT Confidential
Five African American men get together to watch a basketball game, when a storm knocks out the signal and the television is taken over by the Voice of ReasonWith no TV for entertainment, the men begin a powerful discussion that forces them and the audience to explore issues that include accountability, sex, relationships, insecurities, self-esteem, incarceration, history, fatherhood, health and wellness and the falsehood of the streets 8RMT Confidential
SettingFleetwood Brown – 40, divorced, Father of two, restaurant ownerLeviticus Brown – 21, college football superstar and the ultimate “player-player”Marcellus Price – 32, real estate mogul, quintessential Black RepublicanKalil Kincaid – 29, ex-con, loving Husband and Father, successful AttorneyAmir Brown – 16, angry young hustler, abandoned by his Father9RMT Confidential
Matinee performance serves as a recreational/educational outing for youth age 12 through 18Youth are from local schools, park districts, community organizations, churches and court programsTarget audience is African American - specifically African American males age 12-18. However, the core principles are applicable across age, gender and racial linesScript is fluid to allow focus on a specific topic/issue facing the host community10RMT Confidential
11“Now maybe some of the males have more respect to women and theirselves”“I also like was when the men was talking about how men should treat us women with respect. And men should treat us like Queens and nothing less than that” RMT Confidential
12RMT Confidential “Real Men Talking” has received standing ovations across the countryWashington, DC Chicago, IL San Jose, CA Virginia Beach, VA Palm Beach, FL Philadelphia, PA Mt Vernon, NY Fairfax, VA Las Vegas, NV Charlotte, NC Savannah, GA Paterson, NJ Dallas, TX Norfolk, VAOver 1,200 students from 40 schools and Juvenile detention centers attended the Chicago inaugural production. During the next two months, teachers reported that there was a significant increase in student achievement in Language Arts.Chicago, IL. 2006
RMT facilitated 6 teacher trainings and 15 productions. The Clark County School District felt RMT connected so well with their student population that RMT has been invited back to implement the RMT Curriculum for all tenth grade students at target high schools. Las Vegas, NV. 2005 to 2006
November - Over 1,000 students saw the RMT production and 140 students participated in the RMT Leadership – Life Skills Training program. Prior to the program, these selected students had no desire or did not think it was possible to attend college. After participating in the RMT Training, 76% of these students pursued higher education.Paterson, NJ. 200513“I had our students do an evaluation of the program on the bus ride home.  Our students got a lot of the messages, and we are determined to follow up and keep reinforcing them.  The evaluations were overwhelmingly positive - not one negative. Thanks so much!  We do want to have you come to Oak Park & River Forest High School this Fall.”Lynn A. Oak Park Elementary School District 971).Get their Attention: A successful vehicle that provides alternate ways to develop successful and fruitful relationships with youth. The “live” theatre experience, the bus ride outside of community, and being exposed to the university environment all meshed to deliver an effective way to build on the learning experiences of youth.  2). Engage them: Before and after each performance, the youth are engaged in a brief discussion of “what it takes to be a real man”, and feedback is solicited about the performance and the messages and principles delivered. The youth enthusiastically respond with clear and concise expressions 3). Formulate ideas and concepts: Extract and apply learning concepts presented in the performance to guide youth in a process of continual improvement and transformation. As evidenced by the essays and evaluations submitted, the youth demonstrate a comprehension of the messages presented  RMT Confidential
14The RMT Curriculum Training RMT Confidential
15“Success By Choice, Inc. (SBC) has been a partner with the Campaign for Mentors since October 2008. This partnership sponsored two stage productions of “Real Men Talking” that not only talked about what it takes to be a “real man” but also tailored the message to promote the value of mentoring and put out a call to recruit more adults to be mentors. As a result 526 people attended the productions and at least 119 of them expressed interest in becoming mentors. This is a significant number in that the audience targeted was typically not engaged in volunteering in the community. As a matter of fact, one audience member touted, “I wish more people could have seen this!” Another stressed, “This play is very inspiring to our youth. RMT should be done at some of our high schools.” Cheryl Oakman, Associate Director, Children and Youth /Director, Center for Youth Development and Lynda Terrell, Manager Campaign for Mentors-United Way of Southeastern PennsylvaniaRMT Confidential
16 “The Center for Nuleadership on Urban Solutions is an inter-disciplinary forum for scholars, advocates, policy makers, law enforcement professionals, criminal justice practitioners and civil society leaders working on urban contemporary criminal, economic and social justice issues. The Real Men Talking multimedia stage production and the “Living With Purpose” Curriculum has been a true asset to our mission because it empowers people formerly incarcerated as well as people currently in prison. ….the Real Men Talking team and I facilitated leadership sessions and interviews in the Paterson, New Jersey Correctional Facility. It was amazing to have men currently incarcerated be transformed with hope for the future as a result… Real Men Talking is definitely one solution that is making a positive difference, especially for disenfranchised communities and those with low self-esteem and no hope.” Divine Pryor, Ph.D. Executive Director Center for NuLeadership on Urban Solutions Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York School of Professional and Community Development RMT Confidential

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  • 3. 3The GoalDeliver RMT to approximately 6000 youth from Chicago and area schools by becoming an approved field Trip for the Fall 2010 school year and inviting them to experience ”live” theatre with an educational message in an academic environmentRMT Confidential
  • 4. 4The ChallengeAddress risky behavior and dysfunctional circumstances within the African American community Specifically -but not exclusively- among African American malesRMT Confidential
  • 5. 5The MovementFounded in 2004, Real Men Talking is a synergistic joint venture between Success By Choice, Inc. CEO Marlon Smith and Producer/Director Flemuel Brown III of Justice Productions Primary Objective: To inspire individuals to become accountable for their lives by sharing specific success strategies and implementing follow-up reinforcement programs that empower   RMT Confidential
  • 6. The experience takes the 5 men and audience on an amazing journey that forces them to explore what it takes to be a “Real Man” 6Five African American males together…All different ages and life experiences… A phone call that could lead to a multi-million dollar football contract…Invite them over to celebrate and watch the game… With a TV that is mysteriously taken over by the “Voice of Reason”RMT Confidential
  • 7. Utilizes “Edutainment”Educational/motivational messages and principles are delivered through the innovative mix of television, theater and musicThe stage play captures the attention of the audience and stimulates their involvementThe follow-up reinforcement programs empower individuals to make new commitments and to transform those commitments into reality7RMT Confidential
  • 8. Five African American men get together to watch a basketball game, when a storm knocks out the signal and the television is taken over by the Voice of ReasonWith no TV for entertainment, the men begin a powerful discussion that forces them and the audience to explore issues that include accountability, sex, relationships, insecurities, self-esteem, incarceration, history, fatherhood, health and wellness and the falsehood of the streets 8RMT Confidential
  • 9. SettingFleetwood Brown – 40, divorced, Father of two, restaurant ownerLeviticus Brown – 21, college football superstar and the ultimate “player-player”Marcellus Price – 32, real estate mogul, quintessential Black RepublicanKalil Kincaid – 29, ex-con, loving Husband and Father, successful AttorneyAmir Brown – 16, angry young hustler, abandoned by his Father9RMT Confidential
  • 10. Matinee performance serves as a recreational/educational outing for youth age 12 through 18Youth are from local schools, park districts, community organizations, churches and court programsTarget audience is African American - specifically African American males age 12-18. However, the core principles are applicable across age, gender and racial linesScript is fluid to allow focus on a specific topic/issue facing the host community10RMT Confidential
  • 11. 11“Now maybe some of the males have more respect to women and theirselves”“I also like was when the men was talking about how men should treat us women with respect. And men should treat us like Queens and nothing less than that” RMT Confidential
  • 12. 12RMT Confidential “Real Men Talking” has received standing ovations across the countryWashington, DC Chicago, IL San Jose, CA Virginia Beach, VA Palm Beach, FL Philadelphia, PA Mt Vernon, NY Fairfax, VA Las Vegas, NV Charlotte, NC Savannah, GA Paterson, NJ Dallas, TX Norfolk, VAOver 1,200 students from 40 schools and Juvenile detention centers attended the Chicago inaugural production. During the next two months, teachers reported that there was a significant increase in student achievement in Language Arts.Chicago, IL. 2006
  • 13. RMT facilitated 6 teacher trainings and 15 productions. The Clark County School District felt RMT connected so well with their student population that RMT has been invited back to implement the RMT Curriculum for all tenth grade students at target high schools. Las Vegas, NV. 2005 to 2006
  • 14. November - Over 1,000 students saw the RMT production and 140 students participated in the RMT Leadership – Life Skills Training program. Prior to the program, these selected students had no desire or did not think it was possible to attend college. After participating in the RMT Training, 76% of these students pursued higher education.Paterson, NJ. 200513“I had our students do an evaluation of the program on the bus ride home.  Our students got a lot of the messages, and we are determined to follow up and keep reinforcing them.  The evaluations were overwhelmingly positive - not one negative. Thanks so much!  We do want to have you come to Oak Park & River Forest High School this Fall.”Lynn A. Oak Park Elementary School District 971).Get their Attention: A successful vehicle that provides alternate ways to develop successful and fruitful relationships with youth. The “live” theatre experience, the bus ride outside of community, and being exposed to the university environment all meshed to deliver an effective way to build on the learning experiences of youth.  2). Engage them: Before and after each performance, the youth are engaged in a brief discussion of “what it takes to be a real man”, and feedback is solicited about the performance and the messages and principles delivered. The youth enthusiastically respond with clear and concise expressions 3). Formulate ideas and concepts: Extract and apply learning concepts presented in the performance to guide youth in a process of continual improvement and transformation. As evidenced by the essays and evaluations submitted, the youth demonstrate a comprehension of the messages presented  RMT Confidential
  • 15. 14The RMT Curriculum Training RMT Confidential
  • 16. 15“Success By Choice, Inc. (SBC) has been a partner with the Campaign for Mentors since October 2008. This partnership sponsored two stage productions of “Real Men Talking” that not only talked about what it takes to be a “real man” but also tailored the message to promote the value of mentoring and put out a call to recruit more adults to be mentors. As a result 526 people attended the productions and at least 119 of them expressed interest in becoming mentors. This is a significant number in that the audience targeted was typically not engaged in volunteering in the community. As a matter of fact, one audience member touted, “I wish more people could have seen this!” Another stressed, “This play is very inspiring to our youth. RMT should be done at some of our high schools.” Cheryl Oakman, Associate Director, Children and Youth /Director, Center for Youth Development and Lynda Terrell, Manager Campaign for Mentors-United Way of Southeastern PennsylvaniaRMT Confidential
  • 17. 16 “The Center for Nuleadership on Urban Solutions is an inter-disciplinary forum for scholars, advocates, policy makers, law enforcement professionals, criminal justice practitioners and civil society leaders working on urban contemporary criminal, economic and social justice issues. The Real Men Talking multimedia stage production and the “Living With Purpose” Curriculum has been a true asset to our mission because it empowers people formerly incarcerated as well as people currently in prison. ….the Real Men Talking team and I facilitated leadership sessions and interviews in the Paterson, New Jersey Correctional Facility. It was amazing to have men currently incarcerated be transformed with hope for the future as a result… Real Men Talking is definitely one solution that is making a positive difference, especially for disenfranchised communities and those with low self-esteem and no hope.” Divine Pryor, Ph.D. Executive Director Center for NuLeadership on Urban Solutions Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York School of Professional and Community Development RMT Confidential
  • 18. “For students and adults alike, RMT is exceptionally empowering and moving learning experience, and a must-see for all who care about the future of our young people of color. Our students who have been part of the experience have come away with new found abilities to address their fears, understand their identity challenges, move beyond self and other imposed stereotypes, and begin thoughtful reflection about and action toward their school and life success.” Robert L. Jarvis, Ph.D. Penn Center for Educational Leadership Graduate School of Education University of Pennsylvania17RMT Confidential