City at Peace has just completed its 2008 season of premiere performances - original musicals written and performed by diverse groups of teenagers from the stories of their lives and their ideas for creating change.

We strive for excellence in all that we do, whether it is positively developing our youth, creating community change or pursuing artistic ends. Our measure of success is not only our sense of what we are achieving, but also our audiences – youth participants, community members and performance attendees.

We thought you would like to hear what our audiences are saying about what they experienced at this year’s City at Peace shows…

“We went to last night’s performance. We were so impressed. It was an amazing event and a lot better than most of which we have seen on Broadway as of late. It is amazing, moving and heart warming.”

“I just wanted to thank you for the tickets to the show and to tell you how impressed I was. It was absolutely incredible. I was not aware of all of the details of City at Peace until I read the program. You are doing amazing work.”

“How amazing the “Dream This” production was. It was truly inspiring, which I’m sure you hear a lot from everyone. I really feel fortunate that I was invited, and as I mentioned to you a little unprepared for the scale of the show. It blew me away.”

“What a show—an unbelievable inspiration.  Certainly took us very low, but then revitalized hope.  As always, we are tremendously moved by the message and the work.  I will gladly be a supporter again this year.  It is just incredible!”

“It was an honor to be in the Cherry Lane on Saturday night. The work was all we'd expected and more. While the stories were tough to hear, the fact that we were hearing them was testament to the indomitable spirit of your young performers. In short, it was a thrill.  And we were equally bowled over by the audience, so rapt in their attention and so respectful of the performers.  All in all, a night to truly remember. ”

“THANK YOU (AND YOUR WONDERFUL CAST) SO MUCH!!! “Dream This” was absolutely great! My kids, their parents and I totally loved it. It was so moving and inspiring, for them and me, to see such a dedicated group of youth put forth such a stellar performance…. It was an unforgettable performance for my students and as for me, I can't wait to see more City at Peace!”

“Thank you so much for the tickets last night. The students absolutely loved the play! Your performers are incredible.”

“The show was inspiring and wonderfully done.  My guests were all impressed with City at Peace.”

“Another stellar production!  Congratulations to you and the cast.  The energy was amazing and the stories, as always, quite powerful.”

“Thank you for the invitation to last night’s performance. City at Peace is a wonderful project. The students were endearing, amazing, inspiring! Congratulations on a successful performance.”

“I was at the performance last night.  Very impressive and inspiring.  The young people were fabulous.  I am sure this experience will stay with them forever.”

"What a treat last night! Thank you so much for an inspiring, dynamic, moving, and provocative experience. I loved it---can you tell?"

“What a powerful performance last night!! I was so drawn into the characters and stories that I truly felt their pain, and then their ultimate triumph over adversity. These are genuine stories of HOPE and INSPIRATION. I simply loved it … Thank you for such a wonderful experience. I'm wishing you continued success, and more!!”

“I saw the show Friday. Beautiful; inspiring; moving; thank you.”