The War of the Unheard
The War of the Unheard was performed at Joe Papp’s Public Theater for an audience of approximately 900 over three nights… and launched City at Peace-New York in NYC.
One of the core outcomes or goals of City at Peace is to develop performing arts excellence in the youth participants. This excellence is evaluated, in part, by asking audience members of all age groups to rate the performance on its quality and the degree to which the show communicates its message.
Responses by audience members aged 13-17 to the question “What did you like about the performance you just saw?”
“The action, the fun and the excitement.”
“It’s reality.”
“Sincerity”
“Everything. The truth was spoken”
“ Everything, it was truthful”
“How the problems talked about are the problems of everyday life.”
“The acting was amazing. When the audience laughed – the actors and actresses stayed serious.”
‘interesting stories they told.”
“The overall performance, the great energy, and the friendship.”
“I liked the situation about the sexual harassment.”
“The straightforward and precise way the issues were presented. Then the singing and dancing!”
“It was dealing with REAL problems!”
“Everything was real life issues.”
“Everything.”
“It was all true! It displayed real life teen issues!”
“I liked everything – but it made me cry.”
Comments from the adults in the audience about the performance included;
“Nice Job! Excellent!”
“It was great because it really talked about life. It’s the way it is around the world. I think every teenager should see this!”
“The best show I have ever seen. No Words. Just Killa! Everyone did great. I am truly impressed. Wow!”
“The performance was great over-all. So hard to rate it. The show was just great.”
“I love that show and hope everyone in it succeeds in the future.”
“A real good show.”
“It was a very nice play that dealt with real issues and made me cry. I am impressedthat people this age could deal with these issues.’
“Do this again.”
“It was amazing, entertaining and touching.”
“The actors and actresses were wonderful. They showed me how hard life could be. Thanks you for a wonderful performance.”
“This was a really good show about the issues that teens go through in this world in the year 2002.”
“This show was really excellent. I really enjoyed it. Please do more of them.”
“I really didn’t expect to see something as powerful as this.” I would love to see more of them.”
“This show was VERY good!”
“Everything was the best.”
“ The cast of City at Peace was truly heard in “The war of the Unheard” Truth was spoken.”
“Great show, nice format – just pretty darn powerful!”