From Broadway to the Community Hall: What Wicked Teaches Us About Building Stronger Families and Communities!
- sanderkegrond
- Aug 17
- 2 min read
This summer, our cast of young performers is reimagining the musical Wicked. Together they are acting, singing, dancing, building sets, painting, designing costumes, and even shaping parts of the script. It is one unforgettable collaborative project.
Sounds exciting, right? But here is the real magic.
This journey is not only about the performance at the end. It is about what happens behind the scenes. From the first spark of deciding to take on a play, through auditions, rehearsals, brainstorming sessions, set building days, and the countless moments of trial and triumph, the magic is in the process.
When a child (or parent!) steps on stage, paints a backdrop, or shares a costume idea, they are not simply “doing art.” They are discovering that their ideas matter. They are learning because they are creating something that belongs to them and their community. That experience fosters:
Confidence through performance;
Creativity through design;
Critical thinking through problem solving;
Teamwork through collaboration;
Practical skills through building and making.
And the result? A ripple effect of connection, happiness and wellbeing. Yes, there are challenges along the way, but these moments of struggle build resilience and make the final performance all the more rewarding. Everyone feels proud of what they have achieved together.
This is why Year of Arts exists. We believe that creativity strengthens families, grows communities, and lifts people up to be their happiest and most confident selves.
We'd love to invite you to come see this wicked showcasing of Wicked Reimagined on August 29th from 5pm in the Sean O'Casey Theatre in East Wall, Dublin. Low cost tickets available. Booking through www.yofa.ie/whats-on
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