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Playground Rules Cast

Series Core Cast:

Max:  Malachi Madore
Kimberly:  Emma Eukitis
Spike:  Aiden Walton
Sarah:  Sarah Lupien
Melissa:  Evangeline Barnard
Bobby:  Carter Simpson
Penny:  Nola Peppard
Joey:  Angelo Giordano
Charity:  Addie Burman
Wind:  Isabelle Bam
Jennifer:  Calla Burman
​Nicholas:  Bowen Mitchell
Mr. Kneeland:  Aric Walton


Recurring Guest Stars
Bob Leblanc - Hemlock Jones
Jamie Swenson - Miss Smithers
Bentley Swenson - Tommy Tarbutton
Amanda Kinsey - Mrs. Kitch
Randy Hunt - Mr. Draper

Playground Rules: Trailer

Meet some of the kiddos and the principal of our made-up elementary school.

Playground Rules:  Potty Talk

The introduction of Playground Rules, Kimberly establishes that her and Sarah are responsible for the rules.  Melissa and Spike are against the prohibition of potty talk on the playground.  That Max and Bobby are the ones who will benefit the most from ensuring that potty talk isn't added to the rules.  Mr. Kneeland is the comic relief.

Playground Rules:  Whodunit

​Bob LeBlanc (owner/writer/actor for Sleuths Mysteries) guest stars as investigator Hemlock Jones as the official document pertaining to the Playground Rules is missing.  The prime suspects are those that are against the rules, but a twist at the end will surprise everyone.

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www.balderdashacademy.com
www.sleuthsmystery.com

Playground Rules:  A Safe Space

Jamie Swenson (Director, Choreographer, Singer, Actor) guest stars as guidance counselor Miss Penelope Smithers as once again the playground rules come under attack about who is control and why.  Miss Smithers brings everything to order as she turns recess into a courtroom and no one has the right to remain silent.

Release Date:  6/26 at 6:30 p.m.

Playground Rules:  The New Kid

Nola Peppard joins the cast of Playground Rules as new student, Penny Griffiths.  She brings new eyes to the world of school recess and shows everyone that the relationships are a little one-sided as she truly becomes the glue of the playground.

Release Date 7/3 at 6:30 p.m.

Playground Rules:  The Mentor

Bentley Swenson joins the cast of Playground Rules as a 1st grader, Tommy Tarbutton, who is hiding in a bush from his class' recess.  We learn about leadership and supporting others when they need it most.

Release Date 7/10 at 6:30 p.m.

Playground Rules:  The Coach

We add new members to the cast, Addie and Calla Burman, as well as Angelo Giordano.  It's a game of kickball and up for debate with the Playground Rules is whether to do a schoolyard draft or random draw.  A unique approach to how bias can impact kids in the most simple way. 

Stay past the credits for an extra scene!

Release Date 7/24 at 7:30 p.m.

Playground Rules:  Moving Away

Exploring the many emotions as a made-for-the-playground news broadcast finds out that one of the classmates (Jennifer played by Calla Burman) is moving away to sunny San Diego.  This is about the importance of feeling what you are feeling and that it's okay.  In addition, we find out that Wind is sick again.

​Release Date 7/31 at 7:30 p.m.

Playground Rules:  The Bully

Jamie Lupien Swenson returns as guidance councilor Miss Smithers.  In addition, Isabelle Bam joins the cast as a child named Wind.  She is bullied because of a lot of a reasons including being sick often and she's not the only one who is being bullied.  Melissa and Spike try to under mind Kimberly about the rules through Joey (Angelo Giordano) and he's a more than willing participant  We explore a lot of new emotions as well as both sides of the bully story.

Release Date 8/7 at 7:30 p.m.

Playground Rules Anti-Bullying PSA

Playground Rules: Report Cards

Stand-up comedian/professional improvisationalist Amanda Kinsey (Mainely Improv) joins the cast of Playground Rules as 4th grade teacher Miss Kitch.  Report Cards have just come out and with that comes mixed emotions as we explore gratitude vs. expected performance.  Miss Kitch has a very unique condition which she controls in the classroom, but in the chaos of recess, she is no longer in the controlled environment.

Release Date 8/15 at 6:30 p.m.

Playground Rules: Bookworm

Playwright, Actor, Improvisationalist, Singer Randy Hunt joins the cast of Playground Rules as librarian Skip Draper.  Bowen Mitchell joins the cast as Nicholas, the bookworm.  It's the 4th grade academic decathlon.  Can you answer the questions without looking them up?  Who will win?

​Release Date 8/23 at 7:00 p.m.