…I would say Shakespeare is a really good therapist,” he says. “His insights are profound, they reveal human nature so accurately. I mean, they’re working with about the best therapist they could ever have in doing these plays.
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Just caught this interesting and inspiring story on my way in this morning, and was reminded of the impact a great teacher could have on young lives, even it’s just in one small context.
As the Shakespeare & Company co-founder and educator Kevin Coleman states, this program may not be designed to “fix” any of these kids’ problems, but it is designed to open eyes and minds to new ways of thinking and behaving, which seems like a pretty good start on the road to “fixing”.
After Juvenile Court, A Stint In Shakespeare’s Court
