Macbeth captivated students

Recently, I had a chance to see a performance of Macbeth at Racette school by the professional actors of Theatre Prospero and Racette students. I was impressed, not just with the actors but how the children were involved. The students who were selected for parts in the play were so enthusiastic but the students who came out to watch were also captivated. This group has come out to the school 4 times before and said that this is one of their favorite places to come because the students are so well prepared.

The school prepares students weeks in advance by introducing the play in English class so that they have some knowledge of the scene as it unfolds. Macbeth is of course and exciting dramatic play with sword fights, murder and a bloody head in a sack. The students watched the performance from beginning to end in near silence. They loved it!

The Artists in Education grant is being cut. This is truly sad to cut such an effective program. I can testify as a parent and as an educator that this program works. The children were learning and more then that the were enjoying learning. This is a unique experience that can not be replicated with out the talent of the Theatre Prospero actors.

I believe it is time for us to organize our children and teach them that there are causes worth fighting for. We should help them to write to their MLA and the Minister of Arts and Community to protest. It would be a great way to teach them how to have a voice in their local government and might teach them some letter writing skills at the same time.