Children's Theatre scores with kids

Over the summer, Carol Jackson and Dollean Perkins have been hard at work infusing the community with local live theatre.

They have taken a small group of interested people and turned a vision into a great reality. Alachua, while most known for its sports, is alive and well in the arts.  In addition to bringing theatre to the community, the production company has become a beacon for young actors.  They learn about all of the aspects of putting on a production such as acting, lighting, and staging, but more importantly, the young actors learn about themselves. 

I have seen some of them go from being shy to confident enough to perform in front of an audience.  The children leave the productions with a greater sense of self-esteem and what more can a children's activity provide?

Thank you to all of those who were key in bringing this most loved form of art to Alachua.  I look forward to the upcoming theatre season.

Maureen Shankman

Alachua, Fla.