Josh Stammis, COT for Teens Spring Intern
Teenagers are my heroes. We
expect the most out of them (good grades, a job, extracurricular involvement)
all the while under-appreciating them. Working with COT for Teens has been an
incredible experience for me so far. Teens still haven't lost their vigor for
contributing to society in many creative ways. I have had the chance to work
along with play directors and students from Nicholas Senn HS, Sarah Goode HS,
and Eric Solorio HS. These opening weeks have been an amazing experience
because these are the weeks I get to see the most progress. As weeks go on, we
polish the act up, but starting from scratch shows how much the teens can
improve most dramatically. I am amazed that along with studies, sports, and
work, teens keep up a passion for the arts through their commitment to their
plays. The directors have also shown incredible leadership and have an amazing
passion to see their students succeed in their plays. I have witnessed a lot of
progress in these short weeks, and am anxious to see how far they can go by the
time they perform.
