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WHAT THE COMMUNITY HAS TO SAY ABOUT METROWEST FAMILY THEATER & THE FRIENDS OF BROADWAY

"Everybody involved in the show is great. There are no egos. It's just about having fun together and putting on something great."
- Karen Wagner, adult actor, as quoted in Sudbury Town Crier

"The teenage energy positively crackled in every dance number at a [Footloose] rehearsal of the latest Metrowest Family Theater production..."
- Carole LaMond, Sudbury Town Crier

"If you have plans Saturday night, change them. You'll forgive my bossiness the minute the girls appear on stage. 'The girls' are 'The Friends of Broadway' (FOB), an amazingly talented troupe of local young performers."
- Susan Silver, Framingham TAB

"The evening was nothing short of electric; the stage practically exploded from the energy emitted by the 24 performers. I was actually caught off guard by the enormity of their talent and their high level of professionalism, especially given the young ages of the cast members."
- Susan Silver, Framingham TAB

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTS CONNECTION

"We just wanted to say thanks and congratulations on a great show yesterday. All of the performers were just fantastic - you and your team did a wonderful job in building their confidence and bringing out the best in everyone. It was fun to watch, and the kids clearly had fun on stage."
- Recent workshop parent

"Thanks for everything, Samm. Ethan had a ball on stage last night. He can't wait for the next session!"
- Monica Zimmerman, Broadway Baby parent

"The winter monologue workshop was fantastic. It was by far the best class my daughter has taken!...My daughter came out of this workshop excited, confident, and ready to present a monologue...Thanks, Samantha."
- Maureen Horan, parent

"She inspires the kids, trains them, and helps them with their self-esteem...My daughter was very shy, but Samantha brought her out."
- JoEllen Farricker, parent, as quoted in The Boston Globe

"Sam basically taught me everything I know...Without her, I don't think I'd be doing this."
- Jessica Tarr, 12, as quoted in Sudbury Town Crier

"If talent plus energy still equals star power, [Samantha] might be chasing Barbra Streisand off the Billboard charts in a couple of years."
- Chris Bergeron, Sudbury Town Crier

"...Hammel handled [cast members] with the discipline of a drill sergeant and the gentle touch of a den mother."
- Chris Bergeron, Sudbury Town Crier

"Samantha is very patient and supportive of all the children. For the kids, she makes acting like a team sport, where they have a lot of fun but still learn to support each other. It's rare for someone her age to have this kind of passion."
- Lori Kashgegian, parent, as quoted in Sudbury Town Crier

"The directors are very positive with the kids. The structuring of parts and solos [in workshops] makes every kid important. The directors manage to have high expectations for the kids but also a low-stress environment."
- Recent workshop parent

"I am a public school teacher and I truly appreciate your direct, stern manner when dealing with the children and parents...You're a gem."
- Recent workshop parent

"[My daughter] could hardly drag herself away after the final performance, and she surprised us by saying as we left that this was the best two weeks of her summer! (because she had had a pretty good summer!) We were so impressed by the production, and loved Matt's choreography. I also noticed how you carefully gave every child a moment in the spotlight, and it moved me to see all those kids who have worked so hard rising to the occasion and giving it everything they've got."
- Summer 2006 workshop parent

"I can't say enough to you about the way you've improved Stephanie's confidence, self esteem, and abilities as an actor/singer/dancer! You've made a huge difference in her life as well as the lives of all the kids who are fortunate enough to work with you!!"
- Kim Pilavin, parent