With the opening of "Urinetown, the Musical", Danbury High School has once again shown what can be done when diverse people get together to reach a common goal. The evening is a complete delight. We were able to laugh and enjoy with hundreds of fellow citizens. I urge everyone to get a ticket and see this show. You don't need to have a student in the production to enjoy it. The quality is more than what you get from the best community theater. The acting, singing and excellent dancing is more than you might expect from 'high school'.
Danbury schools are fortunate to have such a good theater program. Theater teaches self confidence and team work. No other school activity calls on so many diverse backgrounds to come together for a common goal. Everyone must put aside all differences to achieve the production. If any part of the team stumbles the entire endeavor stumbles. The comroderie is priceless, and the memories last a lifetime. There is no one "sitting on the bench" in the theater. An audience listens to the actor, hears the musician, and sees the decorated set pieces with just the right lighting to complete the mood. But the theater experience is even bigger than that. Movie credits are long and that type of participation is also part of the theater. You have heard winners at the Tony Awards and Golden Globes describe their casts and crews as family. These are the experiences which are theater. These are the experiences which are so precious to our children and found flourishing in Danbury high school.
Education is more than passing tests. Education is being able to make your way through life contributing to society as you go. One of the things which makes a community strong is a good school system and one thing which makes a school system good is keeping all students engaged. Danbury is fortunate to have such a diverse high school population and equally fortunate to have its diversity engaged. The Danbury Board of Education, and administration are to be commended for supporting this essential endouver. This activity has fortunately found important patrons in the high school administration. As long as they continue to support this team and learning experience they deserve our support and thanks.
Thank you to the scores of performers, crew, and other support people who brought this performance to us. Your hard work and dedication shows and is appreciated. The City of Danbury is better for having you as part of our community. Continue to break a leg, May 6 and 7 in the Danbury High School auditorium.
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