"This experience for me, made me realize that regardless of our age, gender, and experiences, we are all people. We all need one another. I truly felt like I was blessed to be able to have so many people open their hearts to me and hear their stories. There is nothing like it!"

"I expected the residents to receive at least a little joy from my visit, but what I did not expect was what I got in return. I left with such a warm feeling inside, I could not wait to come back and visit again. I was surprised at what little effort it took to put a smile on someone's face and change their whole day."  

"As a child, my mom always wanted us to be busy and use our time in a productive manner serving others.  During the times of practices and performances, we had a lot of laughs and made new friendships.  More importantly, seeing the joy on the residents' faces was something I'll never forget.  Now my own children are involved in putting on plays and it has been such a blessing to watch them give of themselves to make others happy.  It has truly taught them the meaning of selflessness and has also given them more confidence in the process. I am so thankful for these experiences for myself as a child and my own children!" 

"At first I thought that putting on plays for nursing homes was going to be boring. It wasn't until after the first play I realized how it made me feel when I saw the smiles on the seniors faces. When I looked out at them I could see them clapping and smiling and it made me smile. It made me realize how good it feels to give to others. I didn't feel a lot of pressure to be perfect and I realized that after I messed up on a line that no matter what they will listen to you, without a care if you aren't perfect."