There were a total of fourteen students from the theater class. Lilly R., a member of the drama team, said that she enjoyed the play. "I liked the way they portrayed the story, and I thought they told it very well". She claimed that she liked the similarities that the play had to the book. She added that the only thing she did not like about the production was that it was a little too short. Although, according to Lilly, the book will always be better.
Mrs. Bias and Mrs. Poteet also invited the Book Club to attend. There were eight Book Club members who attended the play, several of which were also drama students. Beylee J., a new member of the book club, said that she thought "it (the play) gave us an idea of how books and plays can be different.: Her favorite part of the play was when Jonas received the Giver's memories. She also pointed out that the play was different compared to what she pictured in her mind.Overall, the students seemed to think the field trip was beneficial to each of their groups. Based on Monday's trip, there may be another one in the near future.
Written by: Alex C. and Austin Q.