Thankful For and Thanks To EGHS Drama Club

If you saw any of the performances of Les Miserables that EGHS recently put on you would understand the reasons for accolades being given to the over 100 student members of the EGHS Drama club, and to Mr. Carniaux, Mr. Pettrucci and Mr. Kenney. However, many of the accolades are not just about the final performances. In the text below a parent (who has granted permission for me to post this as long as they remain anonymous) provides a fantastic summary of what those involved in the EGHS Drama program give to our students- which transcends far beyond the performances delivered, the music played, the stages built, and the songs sung. We at EGHS echo the sentiments expressed below and thank everyone who is involved at making the EGHS Drama club such a integral and important part of the culture of EGHS and the East Greenwich community.

Just a quick note of thanks to you for providing what I view as a once is a lifetime opportunity for our child.  They absolutely loved being part of Les Mis.  While our child opted not to “try out” given their natural tendency to avoid attention, they loved so much being a part of the ensemble and NOT having a speaking part.  Their level of commitment and sense of accomplishment about everyone's piece in the production was equal those in the top roles.  Every single day our child came home from practice energized and happy.  They have been singing around the house for weeks.  We picked our child and friends who were having lunch in between shows to drive them back to the HS to get ready for the evening show.  We were stunned to have a car full of teenagers joyfully singing show songs the entire time – we could not get a word in edgewise!!  Wow.  

Thank you for all you have done to give our child such a sense of connection, pride and creating this incredible opportunity for their participation in the arts.  We applaud you all.  We thank you -- we are so fortunate to have teachers like you. As a parent there is nothing more rewarding than to watch before your very eyes, your child develop into a better person.