-: My name is Joanna Edie and I'm the Drama teacher
at the Langley School.
You don't have to be an actor
to have a part on this team, right?
You could design the costumes, or work backstage,
or move the set pieces, or adjust the mic levels.
So, I teach a little bit of all of that plus playwriting,
a little bit of directing, and at the core of it all,
I'm trying to teach them the importance
of collaboration and teamwork,
and stepping up to take the lead
when the group needs a leader,
but also stepping back and letting someone else lead,
and compromising, and reaching consensus,
which are all important life skills.