take off the mask kids opera company

November 2, 2015 | Mary Ruth McGinn

Breaking the Barriers of Language (VIDEO)

When first we broke into groups of three to discuss the central message of our opera, Andrew, Beki and Josúe seemed a bit uncomfortable as they attempted to communicate. Neither Beki nor Josúe has a command of the English language. In fact, Josúe arrived from El Salvador in August speaking no English at all. Beki […]

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October 31, 2015 | Mary Ruth McGinn

Barriers

What is important to us? About what do we care profoundly? The mask has served us well in digging deeply to uncover and discover our fears, our hopes and our vision for ourselves in the future. What am I hiding behind the mask? What am I hiding from? When do I put on my mask? […]

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October 20, 2015 | Mary Ruth McGinn

Trust Me (VIDEO)

“Where am I? I feel scared. I’m confused. I’m going to fall.” These words were common among members of Take Off the Mask Kids Opera Company as they were blindfolded and led by a partner through the hallways of the school. Up and down stairwells they proceeded with great trepidation and anxiety. Each took turns […]

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