Teen Journey Updates
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A Parent’s Perspective: Kim Lanphear
Playing For Others has been a unique experience for our whole family. Our 11th grader, Jacquelyn, joined in her 10th grade year. She had decided not to do PFO earlier due to the time commitment she had heard was required – crazy hours upon hours – and we were already scared about the high school work load. But when she saw the wonderful work PFO was doing and the amazing kids who were doing it, we all felt it was worth a second look. (Read More)
Buddy Parent Perspective: Allison Crotty
When I first heard about Playing for Others (PFO) from the music teacher at Metro School where my daughter, Samantha, attends school, I was hesitant to get involved. Nineteen year-old, “Sam” is not typically what you would call a “joiner.” In fact, at a local summer 2-day camp, I was asked to pick up Samantha early on the first day because she wasn’t participating. I can’t say I wasn’t miffed; but no one understands as well as I do the frustration of entertaining a non- verbal child who is limited in coordination and fine motor skills. (Read More)
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A Note From Jen (no wait, Allison!)
I am a changed woman.
Last Saturday, after watching each PFO teen’s C.A.S.T. performance, I left Whitehead Manor humbled, inspired, and glowing with gratitude. One by one, for two minutes each, in a new “audition” process we’ve called Creative Arts Sharing Time (or C.A.S.T.), the teens presented themselves to a small panel of advisors. Through courageous expressions of song, monologue, visual art, dance, comedy, poetry, dramatic interpretation, storytelling, and more, the teens shared their artistic skills, ideas, and ingenuity, and helped guide us in placing each one in the Arts Experience that will both serve and challenge them best. I was blown away by the talent – of course – but even more so, I was awed by the creativity and authenticity with which each and every teen shared themselves and their gifts. (Read More)
Graduated PFO Teen Spotlight: James Kennedy
It takes a mixture of passion, dedication, organization, and just plain chutzpah to be a Playing for Others teen. By the time I graduated from Playing for Others in May of 2010, after four solid years of playing for others (pun intended- I couldn’t resist), I had attended over 35 committee meetings, 2 retreats, 4 Arts Festivals (each averaging 40+ rehearsals), more Teen Exec meetings than I could possibly count, and even a “Thanks Taking” party or two. (Read More)
New Teen: Sarah Watson
This is my first year being involved with Playing for Others, and all the good things I have heard about it in previous years have turned out to be completely true! I am learning so much about acceptance, inclusion, responsibility, and especially how to make a difference. The PFO family is something I never knew I could ever be a part of… (Read More)
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