High school musical theater In Our Hands Now!
an original high school musical by
E. Sandy Powell  &  Mick Terry

REVIEWS & COMMENTS

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> "The premier performance was a hit among the
        audience members, as they applauded
        throughout.
        & when the closing curtain came down,
        they gave the players a rousing curtain call.

        ... standing applause that lasted several minutes.
        ... probably opened a few eyes in its witticisms
        & reflective humor."
        - Norm Martin - Curry County Reporter - Gold Beach, OR

> "The potential in this show is way out there.
        I love the message.   And it is sooooo timely."
        - Marilyn Derig - school counselor - Anacortes, WA

> "The kids in your show will be old people
        & still remember that play.    In Our Hands Now! 
        will stay with them the rest of their lives."
        - Bill Stuart - Principal Gold Beach High School
                one year after the premiere - Gold Beach, OR

> "I am so proud of your success with your musical.
        It REALLY is a good musical.   Keep it alive.
        I am inspired by your dream.

        I have no doubt that this script & score
        will be purchased by many other high schools.
        You have a hit on your hands."
        - Corby Ward - English teacher / formerly in drama
                - Beaverton, OR

> "It is a testament to the quality of the script that the
        premiere could come off so well in such a small
        school with the many challenges to a dramatic
        endeavor.   The musical is so strong,
        an incomplete cast & lack of acting experience,
        in some cases, didn't even matter.

        The script seems sympathetic to kid actors.
        The characters being real, believable high
        schoolers breeds a tolerance in the audience for
        real kids acting the parts.

        There is a reverberation as the play comes back
        on itself (in the end, the line between the audience
        & the actors is intentionally crossed) that has its
        own charm."
        - Alan Lee - English teacher - Gold Beach, OR

> "At the premiere, because I expected music that
        high schoolers would like, I was bracing myself
        for something abrasive.
        It was obvious that the kids loved the music,
        those performing as well as in the audience.

        It surprised & delighted me that the music was
        easy on my ears too.   Somehow the songs
        have an appeal to older & younger alike.

        Regarding the way that the script addresses
        & reflects real high school issues today,
        you nailed it!"
        - Connie Roach - middle school teacher - Camas, WA

> "Although I had some exposure to the script over
        the past years, it was entirely different to
        observe it come alive on stage
        -- not only through the portrayal of characters,
        but through the joyous laughter & applause of
        the audience ...

        We enjoyed every minute, & we were immensely
        proud of your accomplishment!"
        - Sarah LaBarbera - Bailey, CO
            (a member of a high school Honors English class
                     which the playwright consulted before beginning
                     the first draft of the script, 1989)

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