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THE SQUEEGEE FINAL REPORT "The Firehall Theatre rocked. Laughter, anger, frustration and sadness filled the place, and a generosity of spirit came from both sides of the stage. I was amazed at the professionalism of the performers. It was an exhilarating but disturbing evening. Personally, I have to figure out what I1m going to do about the squeegee kids at Main and Terminal, an intersection I go through almost every day. There1s no way I can look away, look embarrassed or fiddle with the radio. That corner will never be the same again." Review by Jo Ledingham, Vancouver Courier, May 30,1999 "The empowering nature of Squeegee was clear. The street involved youth that developed the production were given a voice and a safe environment in which to express their experiences. As an agency dedicated to the increased education and general health of our children, it was a pleasure to be able to lend support to the project. Thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm. It is inspiring." Letter from Michelle Fortin, Special Services Co-ordinator, Watari, May 31, 1999. "Squeegee is only about 20 minutes long, but its Shakespearean in its tragedy (and, by the bye, in its comic relief). Squeegee is good theatre. Its also an indictment of Vancouver1s mean and 3clean2 civic values." Review by Anne Fleming, Georgia Straight, May 27, 1999 "I applaud Headlines and the youth who performed for a courageous project. The images from that night have resonated on many occasions since seeing the play and I know that the insights shared will remain with me for some time. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard." Excerpted from e-mail from Susan Ferguson, audience member June 22, 1999 "Once in a while, a group
of people will come together and present work that is truly visionary.
This does not happen often but when it does, it creates opportunities
previously unseen. Those involved with Squeegee Angelo
Lam M.S.W., Coordinator, Centre for Integrated Personal &
Community Development, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. |