DID YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK? is an award winning and internationally, critically acclaimed solo show that chronicles the realities, comical, tragic, and inspiring, of the public school educational process and one substitute teacher's challenging journey through the bureaucracy of an inner city classroom.
The 12 character solo show was developed out of a need to showcase how the American educational process affects everyone, by exploring the idea that we all must take responsibility for creating a safe educational environment, in order for our youth to lead productive, capable lives. A show that transcends language, race and culture, this powerful story takes place in an urban classroom with LaQuita, a boisterous, outspoken, troubled teen; Bryan, a kid struggling with homelessness and family addiction; Trevon, a kid with hygiene problems and America, a shy but very bright girl. Then there's Mr. Braxton, an idealistic teacher, who thinks he has all the answers, but soon learns that sometimes the most poignant lessons in life, come from those he's trying to save.
All together each character plays a significant role, positive or negative, in the educational process of today's youth. In the end one character won't survive and along with the show's message of, "There's Greatness in You," one student discovers, that what doesn't kill you will definitely make you stronger.
The show first premiered at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and ran a record breaking 9 months. It went on to garner an International Romanian Gala Star and a NAACP Image Award.
Also great for MONOLOGUES!
About the Author: A graduate of the University of Southern California with a Master's degree in curriculum writing and teaching, Aaron also possesses a bachelor's degree in speech communications from San Diego State University as well as a California multiple subject teaching credential. A true renaissance man, he is a talented actor who has managed to star, guest star or co-star in several film, television, and theatrical projects and has authored the inspirational book; Did You Do Your Homework? Is Not Enough! (Seven Motivational Principles for the Comprehensive Success of Parents and their Children) His latest writing projects include the film A Condition of Faith as well as the play Broken and the cookbook The Homeboy's Guide to Southern Cookin'. You can check out his self-produced show, The Homeboy's Cookin' Show on YouTube. Hailing from Roxbury, Massachusetts, Aaron currently makes his residence in Los Angeles, California where he teaches for the Los Angeles School District.
