Summer Company Success Stories 2004

A Taste of the Theatre
Leah Currie, Campbellford

During two-week sessions throughout the summer, children aged 7–10 at Leah's day camp were introduced to several different aspects of theatre including dance, vocal, acting, and even set design and creation. The rights to perform two plays were obtained by Leah allowing her students to put their new skills to the test in a final production in front of parents and friends at the conclusion of each session. The students involved in Leah's program also walked away with new-found appreciation for teamwork, developed new levels of self-confidence and acquired a love for theatre.

Leah, an eighteen year old with no prior business experience or education excelled in acquiring a vast array of new business skills. Although very knowledgeable in the arts and quite talented thanks to her impressive portfolio in theatre, Leah was required to develop a breadth of business skills quickly in order to launch a successful business. She learned the importance of time management to cope with the long hours of teaching, planning and bookkeeping and developed a new knowledge base and appreciation for financial management. Like a true entrepreneur, she became adaptable to new situations and problems, allowing her to modify plans and create and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently.

Her innovative lesson planning and high degree of professionalism also drew praise from the many parents who interacted with her. This resulted in repeat sign-ups for additional summer sessions and subsequent requests for a 2005 theatre program.

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