We had Bright Star perform for our eighth graders. Teachers described the performance as ‘phenomenal’ and said ‘we loved it.’ The fact that this program did not talk down to students in any way made it effective and empowering for our students. When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. started giving the “I have a dream” speech, you could hear a pin drop: a testament to how powerful the performance was. As a Cultural Arts representative for our school, it is hard to choose middle school age appropriate programs that fit within our limited budget. This was the perfect program for this age group that truly gives you a bang for your buck.