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0 <br /> 0 <br /> c <br /> Cn <br /> cam' <br /> DO IT! <br /> AT HOME � <br /> 0 <br /> A reviewer writes an opinion of the <br /> actors, sets, and director for a <br /> newspaper or magazine. Write your <br /> review of the play for your family. o <br /> Dear Parents, <br /> Recently, your student attended a performance of JACKIE ROBINSON: A <br /> GAME APART. Award winning actor, Mike Wiley, created a powerful picture of life for o <br /> African Americans under Jim Crow laws. You student learned about the landmark D <br /> successes of Jackie Robinson and other famous Americans despite their treatment co <br /> as second class citizens in this production about courage, dedication, and leadership. co <br /> N <br /> Prior to attendance, teachers reviewed proper theatre etiquette with students o <br /> o and gave some background information about the history of segregation in the United <br /> N States. Aside from the many benefits for students of simply experiencing theater, the <br /> material addressed in this play supported many goals in the North Carolina Standard <br /> Course of Study. <br /> E As a parent, you are your child's best teacher. They can also teach you through <br /> their experiences. Ask your student about the play they attended and read through <br /> � this booklet. Share some experiences that you or other family members had during <br /> 2 the time of desegregation. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk about important <br /> o history. <br /> 0 <br /> Thank you for your participation in the Diana Wortham Theatre for Young Audiences. <br /> w <br /> .1 Sincerely, <br /> o The Diana Wortham Theatre <br /> ° The Center for Diversity Education <br /> a) <br /> U <br />