Rounding out my school year was a stop at Haddonfield Middle School in South Jersey. I had been to Haddonfield three years ago and was so excited to return.  The kids in the group were excited and energetic when I met them which made me all the more excited to get to work. We had an outstanding rehearsal period as this group was comprised of seasoned performers. What was exciting to me was watching them explore their characters and add depth to their lines each time they said them aloud. We had one performance for both the sixth and seventh grade which was outstanding. The students delivered their lines with passion and power rendering the audience highly attentive. The debriefing sessions that followed were really excellent. The two that I stopped in posed some great questions and really seemed to get the message of the program. Several kids told me how shocked they were by what they saw and how they never realized how much of an impact they personally could make. Music to my ears!

Liam, Patrick, Amy, Matt, Arpie, Dana, Dan, Allison, Zoe, Lily, Drew, Frankie, Anna, Chris, and Claire…you guys were an excellent way to finish up the 2010-2011 school year. I was thoroughly impressed by your delivery of the lines and the poise you possessed in your debriefing sessions. I felt like we had a great opportunity to discuss your individual situations and the reactions you have to the bullying around you. Remember what I said about using your self-assuredness to help those in your school who may be much less confident in who they are. You have the opportunity to continue to make a huge impact on your school and the world around you by always doing what is right and what is positive. I hope to see you all on Broadway!