Director Johamy Morales had these thoughts to share about the play: "The gift of kindness comes with a triple rainbow magic!" Our young people have experienced a very difficult year of isolation and have been quickly exposed to socialization in a world full of uncertainty. Children are having to readapt as they engage with one another, while others have been robbed from learning those fundamental social skills that instill kindness. How do we teach our young people to live in a more kind and understanding world? How do we continue engaging their imagination as they have been conditioned to screens? How do we empower their curiosity in an imperfect world? The answer lies in the individual and how we decide to show up in the world. Our words and actions have consequences, and young people look to us to learn how "to really see" the world around them. This story takes place in an imperfect world as CJ marvels at his grandmother's ability to find beauty in an imperfect world. "Sometimes when you are surrounded by dirt CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful."
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