Breaking the Silence of Bullying is a play for educators and community leaders written to ignite a discussion about bullying. Each of its three acts illustrates examples of bullying endured by Cheryl, a middle school student struggling with the loss of her mother at home and the cruelty of one particular boy, Wallace, at school. Wallace's sidekick is Vernon, who serves as a cheerleader for Wallace's intimidating behaviors. Finally, the play gives us a look at the tragic home life of Wallace, who bears the brunt of his father's pain and anger due to the mother's abandonment of the family. Confused and abused, Wallace and Cheryl both make a reckless decision in an attempt to resolve their silent heartbreak.

Della Lewis Reid and her husband, Paul, have been married for 20 years. A retired educator, she is well-known in her community and church as a tireless volunteer at the Women s Shelter, innovative church leader, and excellent mother and wife. On the outside, she looks like she has it all. However, Della is hiding a terrible family secret she is a victim of domestic violence. Della is living in denial by minimizing the abuse she suffers at the hands of her husband. But Della is not the only family member with a secret. Her teen-age daughter, Cyndi, has a devastating secret as well. When Della realizes Cyndi s secret, she is shaken to the core and vows to take action."