Improv Class Entertains MECEC Students

Millbrook School is deeply connected to the community surrounding its campus. One example is the improv class’s regular trips to Millbrook Early Childhood Education Center (MECEC), where they perform mini plays based on children’s books.

The class visited MECEC again on Tuesday to perform for a room full of rapt toddlers and their teachers. This year’s plays were derived from Pete’s a Pizza by William Steig, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss, and The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka.

Millbrook’s improv experts incorporated props, costumes, music, and dancing to act out the roles of children, parents, and animals. Through the stories, they taught the children life lessons on topics such as following their dreams—although, when presented with the question of whether one actor should follow her dream of becoming a professional soccer player or play it safe by becoming a doctor, the youngsters sagely suggested she choose a career in the lucrative medical field.

At the end, Ms. Lifter invited the children to ask the actors questions. They didn’t quite understand the assignment, though, and used the opportunity to share about the exciting things happening in their lives. All in all, the performance was an incredible example of how our students make a difference in their community, bringing joy to children who just might be inspired by Tuesday’s show to attend Millbrook someday.

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