We did a focus group with 14-16 yr olds in conjunction with
a site interpretation program we are planning.
I would say that the principal response that most kids had
was that they needed to participate actively. We are
planning a small and flexible theater program using kids as
actors to do small-scale plays about various themes here at
the Garden. I haven't tried it, but I've talked to those who
have, and they've had pretty substantial success with both
the actor/participants and their audiences (who like to see
peers do their thing.)
Eric Siegel
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