“I learned to work with others and use my imagination. I learned to use my mind instead of TV shows and write a play.” - Kristine, young writer “Writing to me is a way to redeem yourself, to redeem something that happened to you, to learn about yourself, to gain knowledge about yourself and to search for true things.” - Mario Rocha, young writer“I learned that if I think and concentrate, anything can happen. - Josh, 17, young writer “I thought it sounded like fun, but the first few days, I was like Oh my God! How am I going to do this? They wouldn't tell me what to write! ...It had to come from me. And then, I got the hang of it...” —Della, young playwright“I learned that I don’t have to be pissed off all the time and that people help you and care.” - Daniel, 18, young writer “My favorite part of the project was how the mentors were so committed to us. I learned I could do something if I put my heart in it, that I can write an excellent play. I can be what I want to be.” - Yvonne, young writer “ I learned a lot of people are kinda shy or they feel it's stupid to participate. Don't be shy, just have fun. I learned to express myself and to just write everything down. It doesn't even matter if it is hot.” — Sandra R, 16, young writer “I feel that the way I wrote my play came straight from the heart. It was really important to me. I learned that what you write can make people understand where you're coming from. I learned that everyone has different opinions and thoughts....” - Christina, young writer“I think in my life that's been the best feeling I've had. Seeing my play, my words, come to life made it all. Nothing makes my heart feel better. Seeing the actors, the words, the people crying — that shows that what I have in here can really affect people and I can touch people's souls.” - Mario Rocha “... Drama just sounded good—I'm a Drama Queen, so I decided it was for me...This was a terrific experience for me because of that. I thought, I can act out HERE...I can do this.” — Moiney, young writer |
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What Youth Are Saying! |