Dear Barrington Times,
My daughter participated in this play, and I was impressed with the way that the Arts Alive staff handled the considerable work of coordinating more than a hundred student performers.
Their model is different than the typical school play, where one or two people have are the stars of the show, relegating everyone else to the background. Rather, each student has a moment to shine. This is helpful for the children. They don’t have to memorize hundreds of lines, or feel like they weren’t good enough to get an important part.
I saw my daughter become more confident on stage, and I will continue to support Arts Alive. I feel fortunate to have this professional organization in our community. My daughter said that she wants to try out for a singing part next year. This growth is exciting to see.
Drama is such an important part of many children’s development. Whatever they decide to do in life, being able to stand up in front of a group of people and communicate with them will serve them well. Thank you, Arts Alive and Hampden Meadows School.
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