First week of tour: DONE!
Despite the snow, we got in 7 solid performances of The Life of Frederick Douglass. All of the sponsors we've met thus far have been very welcoming and enthusiastic about the show - and every single one of them has given us something free - either a memento(like an Obama tote bag) or buying us lunch. It's been a lovely first week with very appreciative audiences.
On Friday, we performed in Wadesboro, NC, located in Anson County. We performed for the high school freshman(tough crowd) and for the 7th and 8th graders at the middle school. Both of these shows were performed in the school's gym; neither of the school's have an auditorium. Furthermore, there isn't a theatre in the entire county. Hearing this made me grateful for the opportunities I've had. I can't imagine how different my high school experience would have been had there hadn't been a theatre program. My "drama club" not only offered me a place to escape from the unfortunate parts of high school, but it also provided me with a platform to ulneash all of my creative energy.
I recall how I used to complain that students in WCPSS now were so lucky to have so many more opportunities than I did, but these shows reminded me how blessed I was to be exposed to the arts at a young age, or even at all.
If you would, tell me how developed (if at all) your theatre/arts programming was in public school. I'm curious to hear what people's experiences were like.
Next up: GEORGIA!
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Lorma Doone :)
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My school had a Drama 1 class and little else. In my 4 years there the only production I remember is "A Christmas Carol" from my senior year. I didn't discover theatre really until college. :/
ReplyDeleteI went to Enloe HS for 2 years. Was then, and still is now, one of the best performing arts high schools in NC.
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