Writing is a superpower, and it comes with its own high stakes.
It was hard for me to imagine that words on a page—mostly written for my private entertainment—would be projected on the stage of Symphony Hall, a gorgeous theater with high ceilings and velvet cushioned seats. I had no idea what it would feel like to see the characters that I had written four months ago strut around stage, taking audiences on an emotional journey. I couldn’t fathom what it would be like to be transported into the setting I had scrawled on a piece of paper.

John Marshall Shakespeare class shakes up the stage with first play of the year
John Marshall High School gave students a chance to watch Hamlet written by Shakespeare. Adam Brock, who teaches the Shakespeare class, shared his experience directing the production. All of the actors showed a deep passion for...