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Impressed with Middle Schoolers
Dear Editor,
posted 04/10/2006
This year I had the opportunity to view my first middle school play
"The Wind In The Willows." I know many people had the opportunity to
see this play as it was completely sold out every performance. For
those who missed out, don't miss out next year. I have worked as a
stage manager for years here, and this was my first back stage
experience with middle school kids (and even some elementary and
younger kids).
Let me tell you--these kids worked as hard as any actors I've worked
with. They showed a level of professionalism that was truly amazing
to me. They knew their lines, they knew their blocking, they showed
up on time for their cues. The costumes were amazing and some took
an hour to put on. The set decoration was fabulous, and I learned
was on par "for a Fred Yockers play." The amount of effort that
parents put in both behind the scenes (literally) and helping with
everything from snacks to full-blown meals was amazing as well.
(Yes, I'm using the word amazing a lot, but it's true!)
Don't make the mistake I did in assuming that kid plays are any less
than a full-theater experience. I know I won't make that mistake twice.
John Boyd
Friday Harbor
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