December 16, 2004
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The Daily News
1 What an amazing day yesterday was!
2 First, we had some great things going on in the Theatre, courtesy of ATFNL, and several community groups. The kids did skits about domestic violence, and it was pretty well done, considering it was an all-student performance. Different than the work of the Drama Workshop, but it sort of had an outreach feel to it. The acting was pretty good, especially for kids who were new to the stage. I was pretty proud.
3 Plus, I got interviewed by Channel 48, which means BILLIONS of people have now seen my face.
4 That's pretty frightening.
5 We rehearsed, and after the rehearsal, several of us were just chilling in the Theatre, stuffing Christmas stocking with Bears, Mooses, and stuffed Snowmen for a fundraiser, when Sunshine burst in with Bobby, of ATFNL fame.
6 We went out to Bobby's truck, and it was filled to the brim with brand new TOYS!! Sunshine has been working steadily for two straight days to get trees and toys to 21 families who can't afford Christmas.
7 So last night, we were literally a Santa's Workshop, instead of a Drama Workshop, separating toys, putting them in boxes, figuring out how many presents would go into each box, and all the rest.
8 The true Miracle in the YB Theatre was that Sunshine did all of this with blind faith. He hoped, phoned people, talked, and eventually, came up with the goods! The good cheer was palpable.
9 We STILL need to wrap a bunch of presents, and to secure more trees and ornaments, but it's been really a fun go of it.
10 It's been a real giving season, one of my favorites of all time, because the students are learning about charities and good causes. I was pretty proud of Sunshine last night, and I still am as of this writing.
11 Does Santa exist? I think I caught a little bit of Santa on film! Here is the Workshop, hard at Work!!
Peace on Earth.
~H~
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