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A rare and wonderful experience |
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To the editor:
Over the last six weeks, we at Festival Theatre have had the privilege of working with a group of community actors to stage a familiar children’s story, Charlotte’s Web. Children’s Theatre in this form has never been done at Festival Theatre and it’s been a unique and wonderful challenge to get thirty-five random cast members united for the stage.
On March 6-9, audiences will see a polished and entertaining performance, a truly wonderful display of theatrical talent from our young actors and a few not quite as young. What won’t be so obvious is the irreversible transformation that has occurred in each of these individuals. Many hours of intense work and hefty amounts of dedication and courage is required in the adventure of making theater. But theater is one of those activities that gives back. After the show is over, all that we’ve done together will live on as a permanent imprint of joyful gratification. It’s been excellent to watch our cast grow as actors and as friends. As Wilbur astutely says, “Friendship is one of the most satisfying things in the world.”
We’re so proud of this group and so thankful to you, parents and families, for making it possible for your child to be involved. Please just know that it’s been a rare and wonderful experience working with this cast.
Amy Klein, Arts
Education Director
Jeanette Abdo, Director
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