Caroline Quinn ’17 Advocates for Social Change Through Vocal and Theatre Performance in Washington, DC

Archmere Senior Caroline Quinn was selected to sing a solo piece before Congress and the Senate on March 28^th as part of her continuing work with the BOAL Theatre Company of Carnegie Mellon University. Caroline and the BOAL Theatre Company presented their theatre work on the issues of Black Lives Matter, Unity in our Government, Date Rape/Domestic Violence, Fear Mongering and Mental Illness.

 

Jill Wadsworth is the Augusto BOAL facilitator at Carnegie Mellon University. In a recent statement, Jill was quoted as saying, “Last summer one hundred rising high school seniors and juniors from around the globe auditioned to be part of the five-week workshop. Forty-two individuals were chosen to be part of the Company. We are honored and excited to present a few theatre images to the Congress and Senate on March 28, 2017 in the United States Capitol Building."

 

Mrs. Wadsworth further states that, “The Company of young actors who will be presenting their work is now an entity of its own; it represents talented, intelligent, passionate youth from 17 states and 2 countries and the continent of Africa.” The performance has historical significance.  It is the first BOAL Theatre Company to perform at the Capitol Building. Caroline is honored to be a part of this select group of high school students.