Our little team of actors performed their hearts out last week. It was a great success, thanks to those kids. Dustin and I were blown away by how much this project affected us. Neither of us have a background in drama (dramatic background, yes - but that's not quite the same thing), but it wasn't about the theatrics, although there were plenty. This was about creating something together - making the script at the kitchen table, watching them turn words on a page into their own little personalities...
In the end, these kids reminded us of home -- goofing off when they're supposed to be serious, girls pretending to be shy, guys being too cool for school...kids are kids no matter what country you're in...
We are so proud of them...not for their English ability or their dazzling performances...we're proud of them because they have such good hearts. This group took us in...foreigners, strangers they'd never met before, and trusted in us. They showed commitment, dedication, goodness, and a hunger for something new.
We can't wait to try it again in May...
Here's a link to the abbreviated version of their play. Hope you like it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3bWdjRu5mU
