No Child By Nilaja Sun - 1059 Words

The play â€Å"No Child†, written by Nilaja Sun showcases a teacher, Ms. Sun as a teaching artist who is under a grant to facilitate the production of a play, teaching and encouraging live theoretical performances in a dysfunctional environment.No Child is a reflection of Nilaja Sun’s experiences as a teaching artist in the public school system in New York. In the play Ms. Sun brings a senses of hope and inspiration not only to the students but to the teachers as well in one of the toughest classrooms of Malcolm X High School, in Bronx, New York. The narrator of the play is a observant Janitor of the Malcolm X High School. Since he has been performing his job related duties as a janitor he witnessed the struggles and obstacle faced by the school and students. No Child accurately illustrates students, teachers and communities imprisoned by a corrupted public school system. The readers are introduced to Ms. Sun in Scene Three in the beginning of the play. Her intentions were to go into one of the worst class room throughout the school and have the students participate in Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Our Country’s Good in six weeks. Considering the fact that Malcolm x High School is not a performing arts school, she insisted on connecting with the students and obtaining their interest. She also encouraged the kids to invite their family and friends to the performance. At first the students were opposed to acting in a play and thought the play was rediculous. The students hadShow MoreRelatedThe Gripping Play That Has Sparked Controversy No Child By Nilaja Sun855 Words   |  4 PagesIn the gripping play that has sparked controversy No Child . . . by Nilaja Sun, the harsh realities and heart brakes of intercity life is laid at the feet of its audience. The story is set in a culturally diverse high school in the Bronx, setting the stage for a group of unforgettably characters that can be easily identified with and the wise janitor who acts as the narrator of this play. Ms. Sun is an optimistic public school teacher, who refuses to see anything in her precious students but unrecognizedRead MoreFactors that Create Limitations to the Students when Pursuing Life Opportunities1423 Words   |  6 Pagessubstantial. As this problem creates a concern over the actual education that our student’s receive, an act named No Child Left Behind was passed. An act promising that all students will receive an adequate education. ​ In order to become prepared for the future and earn opportunities to rise to success, the new generation needs to be provided with an adequate education. No Child Left Behind is an act passed by President George W. Bush in his attempt to educate, which according to him, â€Å"The too