Today more than 130 seventh graders from Beverlye Magnet School in Dothan gathered together for the first-time ever American Character Program Kickoff and a very revealing performance by Libby Liberty™ . The American Characters Program that they will experience in the weeks ahead is a continuation of the groundbreaking Super Citizen civic education program that has been taught for the past four years.
In this 30-minute theatrical performance, Libby Liberty™ (actress Kristen Sharp) reflects on the characters she has played and the kind of character it takes to go from small-town to Broadway and back again. Kristen’s powerful story challenges the students at Admiral Moorer Middle School to discover their own true character through perseverance, self-esteem, service and … song
These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from the Houston County Community Alliance, Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz, Houston Economic Development Association, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, The Dove Family Foundation, Kirkland Jewlery, John Watson, Stifel-Merchant Capital, Mark Saliba, and SunSouth Equipment-Dothan who understand that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts.
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- The students are surprised not to see Libby Liberty™ come out from behind the curtain.
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- Kristen Sharp reveals that she has been in the same place as the students.
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- Kristen tells the students some of her harsh truths.
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- After the students close their eyes she sings about them being amazing just they way they are.
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- She got her start in ballet and shows off some moves during a song.
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- She steps to the mirror to reveal the Libby costume.
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- To the students surprise, Kristen beings painting up.
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- While she transforms into Libby she tells her story through song and spoken word.
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- Even Libby Liberty™ needs help from her friends.
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- This awesome students helps Kristen transform into Libby.
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- The students watch Kristen close up on the big screen as she reveals her true character.
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- The costume is coming together as Kristen continues her journey.
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- She sings songs that reveal part of who she is while she becomes Libby.
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- The students stand with Kristen as she sings her characters anthem, our National Anthem.
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- She encourages the students to take a look in the mirror daily to see the character that is reflecting.
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- “My character believes in writing her own story”.
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- Through good and bad, with the help of people around you, you can persevere.
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- The costume completes the character, but Kristen is still growing.
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- Even though she has played over 30 characters, she is still Kristen.
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- Reeivice Girtman of the Liberty Learning Foundation cheers Libby on.
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- Mr. Girtman encourages the students to be the change we need to see in the world.
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- The awesome guys of Beverlye Magnet.
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- The special student gets a picture with Kristen after the performance.
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- The awesome guys of Beverlye Magnet.
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- The beautiful girls of Beverlye Magnet
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- The special student gets a picture with Kristen after the performance.
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- The beautiful girls of Beverlye Magnet.
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- The bright future of Beverlye Magnet.
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- Kristen poses with these great girls of Beverlye Magnet.
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- The beautiful girls of Beverlye Magnet.
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- The awesome smiles of Beverlye Magnet.
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- The beautiful girls of Beverlye Magnet.
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- Kristen gets a post performance picture with these great girls of Beverlye Magnet.
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- Skylar shared her amazing vocal talent with Kristen after the performance.
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- The great leaders of Beverlye Magnet.
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- Kristen gets a picture with these Super Citizens after the performance.
