A must-see show about public education in NYC

This past Saturday, I had the privilege of seeing Nilaja Sun’s performance of "No Child."

'No Child', written and performed by Nilaja Sun, is a tour-de-force look into the New York City Public Education system by the acclaimed teaching-artist and solo-performer. Ms. Sun transforms into the teachers, students, parents, administrators, janitors and security guards who inhabit our public schools every day and are shaping the future of America. Hal Brooks directs. — TheaterSource

In all honesty, I was not expecting much from the show. I did not think that one woman on a stage with only a couple props, one simple set, and no costume changes would be able to entertain me for an hour and 15 minutes. I have never been more wrong.

Sun proved to be an astoundingly dynamic performer, using her expressive body, face, and voice to captivate every member of the audience for the full show time. In the blink of an eye, she transformed from an aged custodian, to a timid first-year teacher, to a drama coach, to a defiant male student, to a sassy diva female student…and the list goes on.

As a NYC public school teacher, I can attest to the accuracy with which Sun captured each role she assumed. I was entertained, challenged, and moved by this outstanding story and performance.

Please spread the word about this show to everyone you know. THIS is the kind of glimpse into public education that people need to see. It puts a face and a story to what really goes on in schools every day— It sheds light on the complexity of today’s urban education issues in a way that no education policy paper or speech ever could. It’s honest, real, heartfelt, and, in a word, phenomenal.

Please see the link below for ticket info. (Educators get a discount!)
http://www.ticketcentral.com/showdetails_f.asp?i=739