"Commedia" is the medieval form of Italian theatre that gave birth to many forms of comedy we know today (such as "slapstick").  Actors wear masks to portray a handful of "stock characters," each character having a specific set of quirks and habits.

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Our JCS students researched their characters, wrote (or adapted) scenes, made their own paper mache masks, and played their roles brilliantly in a performance for several parents and the other 7th grade class.  Every single student not only participated, but stepped (leapt!) outside his or her comfort zone - and had a great time doing it!  I am so very proud of each and every one of them.

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                          -Miss Pollard