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Addressl: 15 County Rd B2 E City: Little Canada State: MN Zip: 55117 Phone Number: Email : This recognition program provides our community the opportunity to nominate individuals, groups and organizations for meritorious service in the pursuit and advocacy of human rights. It encompasses Roseville residents and anyone working on behalf of Roseville residents.: Describe briefly the nominee's activity or accomplishment: Roseville Area Middle School's Theatre Production Team enables our community's 7th and 8th graders to stage outstanding drama performances. It consistently provides an engaging creative after-school learning environment for ALL kids, thereby making it worthy of HRC recognition. The philosophy and practice of creating a rewarding drama experience for every interested student is over 20 years strong. I nominate the current production team of at least 18 adult and high school students (listed with this application's contacts). Directors Linsey Owen and Tom Krueger are its leaders. Describe the impact on individuals or groups in the Roseville Community. Consider the number of people affected and the longevity or level of change created.: Tom Krueger's thoughts on RAMS Theatre: "The biggest thing that stands out to me is that our students participate and create everything in our program on and off the stage. Additionally, we are unique in that we find a place for everyone, and we welcome students as they are. Often the theatre at RAMS is mentioned as a space that is the safest to the students who participate, and we put much effort into building a community, and working towards students learning how to make others feel included and valued. We also support the development of High School student leaders by bringing them onboard to "intern" with members of the production team. In the past few years we have had high school student interns take on the roles of Sound Design, Lighting Design, Set Building Support, Props Support, Choreography, Piano Accompaniment, and Stage Management." The team puts on three productions every school year, which means that more weekdays than not, students have theatre after schooL In all ways, the quality of the production surpasses one's expectations for a middle school show, making involvement in RAMS theatre a legitimate source of pride for participants and their loved ones. Ninety-six middle school students participated in the March's entertaining "Gone with the Breeze." The large cast acted, sang and danced. Crew team members constructed an elaborate set and finessed the show's sound, lights, props and costumes. The pit orchestra provided terrific live accompaniment throughout the show. Theatre participants were asked to reflect on their choice to be involved in drama at RAMS. I will provide their powerful responses in a separate e-mail to Kari Collins. Elaborate on any special qualities (i.e. creativity, resourcefulness, stamina, diplomacy) that the nominee demonstrated in achieving this accomplishment.: Please consider the exceptional demands that normally go into putting on a high quality theatrical performance: long hours (after school every day for months, a weekend dress rehearsal and a strenuous performance schedule of 4 shows within 3 days), the creativity involved in designing sets, costumes, blocking and dance, the patience required to direct 96 teenagers, and the skill it talces to foster