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A play and study guide by Alan Gotlib * Music by Laura Silberberg Reviews from EducatorsOur students and staff alike were truly motivated by your students’ enthusiasm, talent and obvious hard work. Our students showed such an appreciation for the musical pieces that were presented and now aspire to develop their own skills in music and drama. It is truly inspiring to see how conflict resolution skills can be integrated with the arts in a very entertaining and creative way. Dominique
Brugniau, principal There is no better way to get an important message out to children and have them absorb that message than to have it delivered by their peers. In Harmony presents valuable lessons on tolerance and acceptance that has audience members captivated when they see students just like them struggling with issues of equity. Through an entertaining combination of drama and music, cast members draw the audience into a world where musical instruments are alive and eventually come to a harmonious acceptance of one another’s differences, opinions, talents and limitations. What an incredible springboard for discussions and activities on empathy and tolerance. We, as educators, must continue to reinforce these life lessons with those who are most ready to live by them – children. By the end of the production, characters from diverse backgrounds unite. The message is uplifting, positive and exciting. There is an overwhelming energy felt by the feelings associated with belonging. Children’s
capacity for acceptance is enormous and absolutely necessary to cultivate
in order to continue to build a world without exclusion, Lynn
Vangou Reviews from Audience MembersIt made me think about myself: Am I somebody like the string section who does not want to work with others, or am I like the woodwinds, who enjoy working with others? I think I am kind of both. Hana
Shin, student I applaud all the educators who have the courage and perseverance to go beyond the educational requirements and choose to tackle difficult subjects such as intolerance and racism. My daughter loved being part of this amazing production and I hope that everyone will be affected by the message. Carole
Leduc-Atri, parent It was a magnificent, musical masterpiece, thanks to the actors! It also made me think that sometimes, it is not easy to bond with others because they are so different. But it is important to try, because at the end, it is worth it. Gergana
Peeva, student Nathan, my 6-year old, had brought a book just in case he was bored, but he was so engaged the entire time that I don’t think he even remembered that he had a book. Emei
Ma, parent Being in In Harmony was an amazing experience! I think we got the message through to a lot of people, and that was what we were aiming for when we did the play. Julia
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