Returning for another US tour! Jamie and Max are best friends – Jamie is a trouble magnet who thinks her ADHD is some kind of amazing ‘super speed’ superpower and Max is the smartest kid in his grade. But when Jamie tries to protect Max from a bully named Rock, her ‘super power’ ends up creating more trouble for both of them. Jamie learns that to be a good friend, she needs to slow down and listen, but how can you turn off a super power?

Fast-paced, funny and full of energy, this great new play tackles issues of bullying, violence, peer pressure, learning disabilities and the struggle to fit in. The champion in this play is a positive role model for young people with ADHD and will promote greater empathy and understanding around learning disabilities among teachers and students alike.

The Incredible Speediness of Jamie Cavanaugh was written by Chris Craddock and originally directed by Richard Greenblatt, the team who created the award winning Wrecked, and was nominated for 2009 Dora awards for Outstanding Production (TYA) and Outstanding Performance (TYA) for Emma Hunter.  The 2010-2011 season touring production will be directed by Roseneath’s Artistic Director, David Craig.

Produced by Roseneath Theatre of Toronto, Canada
Best for Grades 3rd through 8th