2004, ReVisions premiered at the John Jay Theater; performed by 66 cast members for approximately 1,800 audience over three performance nights

Audience response to City at Peace is always thoughtful and enthusiastic. When asked what they liked best about shows in 2004, some of the responses were as follows:

“It had all the elements of good theatre – excitement, sadness and hilarity.”

“The kids acted with enthusiasm and professionalism.”

“It was intense, captivating, and they “kept it real.”

“Watching students dedicated to bringing their ideas to stage and being successful at it.”

“The spirit of each performer.” “The honesty.” “The energy and obvious commitment.”

“The passion in the eyes of the performers.”

“Energy, originality, spiritedness.”

“The raw honest portrayal of life and the beauty of raw talent.” “All the kids were terrific – very professional.”

“That the stories came from the performers’ lives, that the families were all interracial, the spirit and energy of the kids, the message of hope, and the joy on the faces of the kids performing.”

Media coverage included a featured article including the cover of the Entertainment Section of Newsday; a report on CBS’s Evening News; a boxed mention from the New York Post; a piece as New Yorkers of the Week on NY1’s News Channel; and several pieces in local publications, radio stations and websites.

"This is one of the best things happening in our city. I'm in awe and filled with gratitude”

"The emotional honesty, courage, the sense that the cast was truly speaking in tier own collective voice”

"The performance was enlightening and insightful”

"I think the play was sensational! There should be more like it”

"The play was better than any Broadway (on or off) play that I have ever seen because it was so real”

"The stories came from the performers lives, [that] the families were all interracial, the spirit and energy of the kids, the message of hope, the joy on the faces of these kids performing”

"I was blown away and wish to congratulate all of the cast members”

"I loved how it dealt with real issues that teens deal with daily”

"The play was wonderful. It had a huge impact on me”

"What a maginificent experience. Thank you for the time and the effort put in to produce such a wondrous show. I have been moved deeply”

"I liked the dance numbers and the realistic scenes that dealt with abuse and identity”

"Brilliant as always! The kids are so fantastic. They are stars in my eyes and if they had any clue what they did for the audience they wouldn't believe it. They leave us all positively speechless”

"I really enjoyed the show and thought it was very informative for the adults”

"This is the second year I have attended the City at Peace NY performance. I have enjoyed introducing friends to your project and your performance”

"City at Peace has completely inspired me and I only feel that its right to offer a hand”

"The freedom through which the actors explored their own experiences [through] modern acting, dance, movement and humnanity! Beautiful!”

"Good show and model educational piece for all”

"Extremely good and touching, everyone should see this”