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Staff

Dear Editor:
Another school year has gotten under way and that means another year of dramatic productions is also beginning.

Quotes like "I wouldn't waste my money on a high school production," and "They're not worth seeing," will be flying through the halls of Maine West as the productions roll.

Some very professional plays are shown right here in the Maine West auditorium and at a price everyone can afford.

If everyone really knew the work that goes behind each and every production, they wouldn't criticize.

When the public sees the play or show, they see a finished product of hard work and a lot of time spent to make it what it is. Each play is unique in its own way.

Every play cannot appeal to everyone. If people would just realize this, it would make things so much easier.

Don't draw a conclusion on just one play. See several plays put on during the year. It's really not that expensive.

If you get the chance, try to work on some of the plays. It isn't possible to really draw a fair conclusion until you've seen it from the workers' point of view. You appreciate things far more when you're involved with them than when you're just watching.

We hope to see YOU at some of the productions. Come out and support your school's productions. They're some of the best around.

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