Project Awake

09/21/2022

Tennessee students have never experienced an assembly program like this. We need your help bringing it to them. Give us your lunch money just once per month & help Project Awake empower young people to end bullying, assault, and self harm in Tennessee schools.

https://projectawake.org/give-us-your-lunch-money/

07/14/2022

Justin was recently interviewed by cityCURRENT about aM & Project Awake. It will be aired on all of the Mid TN's Cumulus radio stations later this month, but you can check it out now (with video): https://citycurrent.news/2022/07/07/project-awake-a-touring-theatrical-program-created-for-high-schools/

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https://projectAwake.org

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Justin Harvey, Co-Founder of abrasiveMedia and Director of Project Awake, who shares some of the background for the nonprofit founded in 2004 to help Nashville area a…

04/19/2021

You've probably heard about NFTs by now. Did you know that Project Awake has a limited run ? Only 100 copies are available, and each purchase will help us complete our mission. Get it now!

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100% of the proceeds from this NFT go to Project Awake, a non-profit program that confronts bullying, violence, substance abuse, and sexual assault in U.S. high schools. Buy this, save lives! You can learn more about Project Awake and make a tax deductible donation at https://projectawake.org.

02/18/2021

Last year we debuted Project Awake for a test audience of over 500 students and educators. We wanted to know if the show's concept actually worked and connected with the audience. It did, and the feedback we got was incredible! Unfortunately, that was also our last show. The lockdowns also prevented us from shooting an official video with costumes, set, and effects.

Thankfully we had a few cameras rolling for the debut performance. Production is still on hold, but we thought it was time you experienced the barebones (demo) version of Project Awake.

Project Awake is a touring theatrical production that tackles social issues in high schools; helping students unite to make their schools better and safer fo...

11/26/2019

A huge thanks to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee for a generous $7,500 grant that will help us deliver a message of hope to middle TN high school students. Our not-your-typical-awareness-program is rapidly approaching our debut touring season and being one of the has pushed us a few steps closer!

The production team, cast, and everyone at abrasiveMedia so greatly appreciate your support!

https://projectawake.org

11/14/2019

Our hearts go out to those effected by today's tragedy at Saugus High School.

11/05/2019

Want to prevent bullying in schools?
GIVE US YOUR LUNCH MONEY!
https://projectawake.org/support

11/05/2019

We launched our new website today. No big deal, it's just awesome.

Project Awake is a touring theatrical production that tackles complex social issues; helping students unite to make their schools better and safer for all.

09/19/2019

We believe in the power of media to make lasting positive change - and this is an example of how it's done.

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08/23/2019

Ever wondered who the cast of Project Awake is?

Through dynamic storytelling and mind-bending performing arts, our production uniquely depicts the challenges students face and ways they can overcome them.

07/10/2019

One of the more challenging parts of creating an interdisciplinary production is the cross-pollination process. Our cast represents backgrounds in ballet, break dance, martial arts, gymnastics, contortion, hip hop, tricking, parkour, and even more. Each performer is learning the other's art forms, vocabulary, and individual styles while also working to seamlessly blend them into a show. It's incredibly fun work. It's also difficult work, both mentally and physically.

Safety, creative consent, and the well-being of artists are among our top priorities (they're core values of abrasiveMedia). Even with these measures in place injuries are a real threat. Two of our cast, including the director, are currently recovering from injuries. We're not sure how this will affect our debut schedule, but we're pressing forward with production where we can while we allow time for healing and rehabilitation.

The amount of passion, talent, care, and yes, blood, our team has put into is remarkable. This team cares so much about the well-being of high school students - the dedication is uncanny. We can't wait for you to see what we've made!