Was it a successful? Did it meet my expectations, the kid’s expectations? Did it meet the parent’s expectations? The one performance of TWINDERELLA took place after a pizza dinner. Each time I have put on a play with the Newton Middle School Drama Club, I always have the “party” before the play. I bring in dinner and allow the kids to unwind and, hopefully, prepare for the show mentally. Things went well at the party. As they munched on cheese pizza, many game impromptu speeches. Many were emotional. Others were silly. Overall, the spirit of the room was proof that 6th, 7th and 8th graders could work together on something special. What about the performance… Well, I’m not sure how to describe it. The show had the spirit that I wanted. However, when they accidentally skipped two scenes, it drove me crazy. I always separate myself from the show and let them go on their own. Although I allowed someone to prompt the actors, she didn’t do a great job. Oh, well. The show went on without the two scenes and ended in applause. After I accepted my gift and thanked the parents, one of the kids yelled, “Let’s do the scenes we missed.” Suddenly, I was watching the middle of a play. I wasn’t sure if I should stop them. In fact, I was wondering if they were going to do the entire show. After a few minutes, I politely stopped them and had happy kids and happy parents go home. Was it a success? As a performance, it will never win any awards. However, it was a project that helped bring community to the school, brought self-confidence to students and it brought the understanding of theatre and putting on a play. | 
