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We want to thank you for the great experience our daughter Celeste had with the TheatreWings Apprentice program this year. As you know, she had wanted to participate for a long time, and we were hesitant because of the academic demands of her senior year. It was only after a lot of thought that we allowed her to make the commitment to the program. TheatreWings taught Celeste the meaning of 'commitment' better than anything else. Once her signature was on the dotted line, it became a matter of honor, and she was not about to let anything keep her from doing her job. In Celeste's case, it was also a huge labor of love. Nothing else would push her to finish her homework like our insistence that it be done before she left for practice on most days. There were exceptions, of course, and it was great to see her take the initiative to complete her work during breaks and study halls at school. Celeste now has experience with a professional company in an important capacity and has demonstrated that she can handle huge responsibility. She proved to us, the staff at Charleston Stage Company and – most importantly – to herself –that she can do anything she wants if she's willing to work hard enough at something she loves. TheatreWings was worth every minute!"
Sandra and Darryl Reyna,
Parents of Apprentice Celeste Reyna
"As a mom, I can say our son Scott's experiences with the TheatreWings Apprenticeship program were great!! He enjoyed every aspect of the learning opportunity offered to the TheatreWings Apprentices. He grew as a young adult learning and accepting responsibility. He gained effective communication skills and learned the importance of listening. I was so proud that Scott was given the opportunity to design the set for 'Beneath the Sweet Grass Moon' and to see his work onstage at the Dock Street Theatre. Scott has utilized this knowledge in college. The guidance and friendships made will remain. I thank you for this wonderful opportunity offered to develop young adults. I thank you for the wonderful support you offered!!"
Cindy Fitzgerald,
Parent of Apprentice Scott Fitzgerald
