Since 1989, Great Lakes Theater has partnered with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District on a city-wide competition for middle school students. More than two thousand students participate each year, from grades six thru eight, composing original stories inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Great Lakes Theater has announced six, grand-prize winners of its 29th Annual Contest.
The 2017 Grand Prize Winning Stories are:
"Dirarse Vichades" by Alia Ali Grade 6, Dike School of the Arts; Teacher:Silvia Boxley
As read by David Hansen, Great Lakes Theater education outreach associate
"The Song of Change" by Caitlin Dean Grade 6, Riverside K-8 School; Teacher: Joe Gilbert
As read by Laura Welsh Berg, Great Lakes Theater actor
"The Mirror" by Celene Goodwin Grade 7, Riverside K-8 School; Teacher: Domenic DiPuccio
As read by Laura Welsh Berg, Great Lakes Theater actor
"Return to Christmas" by Jabhari Hugley Grade 7, Kenneth W. Clement Boys' Leadership Academy; Teacher: Dr. Kevin O'Connell
As read by Lynn Robert Berg, Great Lakes Theater actor
"A Christmas Carol" by Tannayia Thomas Grade 8, Marion C. Seltzer Elementary School
As read by David Hansen, Great Lakes Theater education outreach associate
"The Girl is Want" by Emily Williams Grade 8, Wilbur Wright Elementary School; Teacher: Robert McClelland
As read by Lynn Robert Berg & Laura Welsh Berg, Great Lakes Theater actors
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