By Mosaic Theatre Mosaic Theatre is excited to produce its first world premiere play, as the theater has commissioned famed playwright Joe Calarco. A Measure of Cruelty (April 19-May 13) is inspired by actual events of 2009, when a 15-year-old boy was doused with rubbing alcohol and set on fire by four teenagers, a tragic event that impacted South Florida’s local community and touched a nerve in our nation’s conscience. A Measure of Cruelty will address the ongoing problems of teen violence and bullying, which continue to make national headlines. Mosaic’s STOP! THE VIOLENCE Video Contest encourages students to stand up and express their feelings about the increasing problem of bullying.

We are looking for creative and innovative videos (2 to 5 minutes in length) from students that best communicate themes and issues associated with anti-bullying. Videos can be in ANY style you choose, so be creative! It can be a monologue, scene, song, illustration, animation, collage, dance – whatever medium YOU want. You are free to be as original as you want! Celebrity judges will select three finalists who will receive great prizes, and the audiences who attend A Measure of Cruelty will vote for the top prize. Final results will be announced Monday, May 21, 2012.

This video contest is open to any student in grades 9–12. Each student may submit one video submission and must have teacher approval. All videos must be the original work of the student and not infringe on the rights of a third party. Any video submitted may be used or reproduced by Mosaic Theatre without further consent.

You may submit your video between 9am EST January 23, 2012 and 5pm April 2, 2012. Send an email to [email protected] with attached video file (or URL link to YouTube video) containing your full name, school name, school teacher, and a paragraph summary of your video entry.