The Fracas Brothers is an action packed vaudevillian romp that addresses the all-important issue of conflict resolution in a fun and entertaining show suitable for all ages.

Jon Monastero, Stephen Simon and Bryan Coffee perform a world class physical comedy show featuring hilarious sketches, music, song, dance, and audience interaction and participation.

While teaching about conflict resolution The Fracas Brothers come into conflict at almost every turn but are able to creatively resolve their differences in spite of their disparate backgrounds, personalities, styles and habits.

The show addresses the important themes of friendship, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving, and it’s aligned to the California Department of Education’s Conflict Resolution Policy. The Fracas Brothers is educational and fun for all ages!

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Teacher Testimonials:
“There is so much that their brand of art can teach and I feel their genre is perfect for today’s student because they can grab them on so many levels. I have never seen a hundred and fifty students from a mixture of classes so engaged for so long. I highly recommend them to any school or program that is considering using them to enhance their learning programs….the experience ended up being more fantastic than I could have ever dreamed, exceeding even my highest expectations.”
- Blake Williams, Teacher, San Marino High School

“The Fracas Bros. present an honest look at conflict with hilariously creative solutions for resolving our differences.”
- Suzanne Webb, Principal, Lincoln Middle School

“…An incredibly entertaining, inspirational and educational show. Our students left with smiles on their faces and more importantly an empowered trust in their ability to effectively deal with conflict.”
- Ruth Splansky, Teacher, Beverly Vista School

Information about the artists:
Ten West – Jon Monastero, Stephen Simon & Bryan Coffee
Dan Jordan – artist liaison