STUDENT QUOTES:
“We always need to work as a group. The cast is like a team. If we don’t act like a team it won’t work.” –Maggie, age 11
“I learn that when you are a character you are different person not you. I learn to transform myself into another character.” –Kevin, age 10
“NB helped me by facing my fears and working together.” –Ben, age 10
“To learn to act, be curious, make up stuff, and have fun.” –Man, age 10
“Our message was to never change other peoples cultures and it is important because many have changed from their cultures in U.S.A.” –Davis, age 10
“I learned how to expand my imagination to fit a role.” –Kaleb, age 14
“It didn’t matter if you’re black or white, young or old, boy or girl, you can do it if you put your mind to it.” –Cassandra, age 11
TEACHER QUOTES:
“[The most memorable moment was] to see my students in a different light – some that struggle more academically can shine due to the verbal nature of Neighborhood Bridges”
-Sarah Carlssin, Jackson Preparatory Magnet
“The night of the program is always so spectacular. The faces of the kids as they come off the stage is something that is so rare for many of them and is exactly what makes Bridges amazing. They just shine with pride about what they have accomplished.”
-Sue Ferrell, Sheridan
“The time between Spring Break and the performance went so fast. The successes were that my class worked together as a company, communicated a clear story to the audience, and created an original ending to the play.”
-Rhonda Vopava Geyette, Marcy Open School
“I enjoyed the energy that Mr. Derek brought into our room. I enjoyed seeing the students become “writers” that never wanted to stop. I enjoyed seeing how proud the students were after they completed the crossing bridges festival.”
-Deanna Gerard, Lyndale
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