Handful Players
Invite reviews
In my experience, children have their lives changed in two ways: meeting extraordinary people and seeing that they can do something extraordinary themselves. Handful Players offers both. Kids who are in need of a great experience get to work with mentors and coaches who truly inspire. And they get to learn they CAN do amazing things through theatre, whether the hook for them is movement, voice, dance, acting, or just plain being on a stage with an audience clapping for them. It's an invaluable program.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
watching the kids and seeing what they can learn and how they respond.
More feedback...
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing it grow and take root in the community.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
tough, dedicated, and extremely creative in finding ways to reach kids who have minimal support systems and few experiences with making a commitment and following through.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
reach more kids with more teachers and mentors.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Handful Players is an inspiration to all. It offers inner city kids the opportunity to spend after school time creatively and constructively, and to discover something about themselves they otherwise would never have the chance to discover. It's founder, Judith Cohen, tirelessly works to keep this program going, She has provided a safe place for the kids to practice and perform, the creative staff to make it fun, and the funding to keep it going. Hats off to Judith - she and Handful Players is a great asset to our city!
More feedback...
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The kids enthusiasm and participation made this a memorable experience. I can recommend the Handful Players productions to all my friends.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Handful Players starts with ordinary young people living in sometimes difficult situations. Once I attended a rehearsal and then a final stage performance by them, the energy and excitement coming from the stage created special moments. Some of these young people came to the stage with some fine musical skills which added to the experience. What was on display was an opportunity for these "players" to be a part of something special, operate as a team of actors, and most importantly, to grow. It is a feel good group.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
experiencing several live performances that generated energy and joy.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
none
More feedback...
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing young people who very likely would never have an experience in live theater grow in from of my eyes.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
friendly, supportive, and very committed
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
take its time in creating a successful model that could then be exported to other communities, but most of the 10 milllion could be returned to offset our national deficit, as I don't think that much is needed as compared to all the love.
Ways to make it better...
We could get some descriptions about the various players...get to know their journey....perhaps via a written or oral interview.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
building a structure of people to carry on the work of its founder so that it becomes viable on a long term basis even without her.
One thing I'd also say is that...
This is where we need to go as a society in bringing humanity to all of us.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Filter by reviewer role:
Support This Nonprofit
Help this nonprofit get more reviews
5 tips for getting reviews