PERFORMANCE EVENTS
The COW Project has created original performances incorporating music, dance, dramatic arts, spoken word, story-telling and film – addressing topics such as: teen stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicide, eating disorders, violence, teasing, bullying, racism, intolerance, poverty, sex and relationships, domestic violence, environmental issues, and the Middle East conflicts. Large and small audiences of all ages have been inspired by the courage, openness and power of these young people as they share their stories through creative expression.
COW has performed throughout the state of New Jersey, including events for:
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NJ Attorney General’s Office
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NJ Human Relations Council
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NJ Unites Against Hate Summit in Trenton State House
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Monmouth County Day of Tolerance – for over 1,200 high school students
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School assemblies & special programs
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Teachers in-service workshops
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Philadelphia 76ers Basketball at the Wachovia Center
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Philadelphia Soul Arena Football at the Wachovia Spectrum
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National Constitution Center Gala for Peace Child Israel American tour finale
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TD Bank Center, Sewell, NJ
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Gloucester County Unity Day at Washington Lake Park
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KidsBridge Museum Humanitarian Awards Gala
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Courier-Post Champions of Diversity Gala
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Gloucester County Human Relations Commission annual Humanitarian Awards Gala
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24-Hour Cancer Walk
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Blackwood Pumpkin Festivals
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Gloucester County S.U.R.E. Teen Summit, Rowan University
COW has been featured on TV, Radio & Newspaper:
* Q102 Radio, Phila.
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Local Morning “10!” Show on Philly’s NBC-10
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WXPN 88.5-FM University of PA Radio, Philly Local show with Helen Leicht
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WGLS 89.7-FM Rowan Radio
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CN8 News, Phila.
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FOX-29 News, Phila.
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NBC News, NYC
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Courier-Post of South Jersey
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Gloucester County Times Newspaper
- The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
- Comcast cable channel WT-9 of Washington Township, NJ
COW has received the following awards and honors:
* 2010 School Award from NJ Bias Crime Officers Association of New Jersey
* "Youth Ambassadors of Diversity" recognition by NJ Human Relations Council
* Certificate of Appreciation from Gloucester County NJ NAACP
COW has participated in various other projects and events:
* Hosted 2010 “Write a Song for Social Change” teen songwriting contest; winning song is professionally produced and featured in a music video
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Hosted the 25-person Peace Child Israel teen delegation during their 10-day U.S. cultural exchange tour, January 2006 – for cultural identity workshops & performances & friendships
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Facilitated workshops at Gloucester County S.U.R.E. Teen Summits, Rowan University
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Raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity & local families in crisis through fundraisers and community service
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Produced an award-winning music video for original song, “We Can Change Our World”
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Recorded vocals on “The Time Has Come” – an original group anthem for global tolerance
- Featured in several short documentaries and human interest films
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