Other outcomes may not be as visible, but they are just as important, maybe even more. Being in a play, trying hard, working in a group--these actions have an effect too. Occasionally, for a while, we'll report on how some of the kids felt being involved in the production.
To start off, here's Shakira, who played patriot Henry Knox.
When I was in the Jungle Book show last year, I quit because I was too shy. I think it was the day of the show that I quit. But this year, it was different because my friends were there, and they were saying, “It’s okay,” and that I don’t need to be shy. When I got on stage, I wasn’t shy at all – also because my Mom was there. The first time, it felt like only she was watching me, so I was able to concentrate. The day that the mayor came, I was able to focus because I was so excited, He was in the front seat. I knew that I would be able to focus if I looked at the crowd and at him. I kind of felt inspired. I knew that if I did a good job, we would be able to do another performance because the mayor might think we did a good job. I also knew I would do a good job because I was playing Henry Knox and Henry Knox is the leader. He was the brains of Evacuation Day – so I knew I couldn’t be shy and give up because the colonists needed me!
