Quotes

Here are some quotes from our students about their time here in Scotland.

Quotes

I have really enjoyed seeing the other high school performances. Especially The Talented Mr. Ripley. It has been great to see the character and staging choices that they made and getting to see all the incredible talent that is here.
-Becca Comfort

Touring a foreign country has been fantastic. I love the freedom of being able to walk around the area and see some amazing theatre. Also seeing other great high school shows is very cool.
-Connor A-P

Scotland is much more unique and quirky of a place than I expected, especially during the Fringe. Apart from seeing many awesome shows, highlights for me have been hiking up a giant hill, seeing a Jane Austen improv group, and accidentally getting to watch some beautiful fireworks downtown. I miss my little family and am anxious to see them again, though in no hurry to return either!
- Eleanor H.

Scotland has been such a growing experience for me, it's helped me build what I hope to be life long relationships. This trip has opened my eyes to a whole new world of things that I would have never been able to see within my own back yard. This has been the best trip ever, and I will have many stories to tell when i return home!
-Adrienne C

Getting to participate in something like this is a once in a lifetime chance and seeing amazing theater at the same time just makes this all the better. There is no place I would rather be right now and I am loving every second I spend in this beautiful country.
-Brian Brennan

This trip has been one of the best experiences of my life. Being able to perform in front of my peers and watch my peers perform has allowed me to see theater in a new light. Also I have been able to interact with people that I probably never would have any other place.
-Jack Vatterott

I have never had so many breath taking moments in such a short period of time before this trip. From climbing mountains, to seeing other theater groups perform, and to Claire actually meaning every word that comes out of her mouth, this trip is one I will never forget. The experience has been stressful at times but has paid off 100% and there is no other group of people I would have chosen to do this with.
-Sammi Kuehnlein

The country, the atmosphere, the shows we have seen have all been such a fusion of different cultures and talents. It is amazing that we get an opportunity to come here and spend time doing what we love in theater and showing our stuff, as well as learning from other groups! We're getting to know each other, we're getting pushed out of our comfort zone, we're jumping into new things. We get to do it all here, and it's so satisfying.
-Lauren Kelly

This Scotland trip has been amazing, even more fun than I had first expected. Getting to perform overseas has been so fun and Scotland is beautiful. Even the weather has been nice! The trip has brought me so much closer to everyone and I already have so many memories I will never forget.
Jack Rowland

This trip has really broadened my horizons for life in seeing new parts of the world, performing in seeing so many different forms of theater, and also really helped me form some unforgettable bonds with people-
Vince Bottom

There's only one word to describe Scotland.....FANTASTIC! I've absolutely adored the UK, and the weather has been beautiful. I'm really happy to be ending my time at kirkwood high with the most amazing cast in the world on a trip of a lifetime. I'm really going to miss many things on this trip, the shopping, the fabulous productions, oh and let's not forget the wonderful crowded streets. :)
Love,
 Ieshah Edwards

If I had to choose a place to take a touring production, I couldn't think of a better location than Edinburgh, where the productions are tight and men's pants are even tighter.

Also, cold and rainy? My butt...

Regardless, I've had a great time- Ben Sulser

Scotland is extremely beautiful, I could have easily stayed month and months longer. It has made me realize just how interesting and fun a school trip could be.  Edinburgh is one of my favourite foreign cities now and I can't wait to come back. Also, everyone is wrong about the weather it's fantastic outside.
Best wishes
Andrew Englund

I never want to leave. Every experience is so unique and I've truly treasured every moment.  To be able to perform in such an environment is easily one of the most amazing things I've ever done. The cast has bonded over everything from mountain climbing and scottish dancing to mean night guards and bus sleeping, and we've grown incredibly close. I love everything about this place and I can't wait to return.
Emily Riggs