To the editor:

This summer, our daughter was fortunate to be part of a wonderful group of kids who worked with Bristol Theater Company. Their hard work culminated this past weekend in four outstanding performances of Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical”. We were blown away by both the talented kids and the adult volunteers who contributed their skills, passion and countless hours to give these kids the opportunity to shine. We want to thank every adult who made this fantastic show happen.

COVID hit the performing arts community especially hard. It is truly a thrill to see these rising stars once again on stage singing, acting, dancing and creating joy. We sincerely hope that our East Bay towns, school districts and communities can support our performing artists, and to provide the spaces and resources they need to pursue their dreams.

Kalina Brabeck
Warren