Semi-structured interviews after the DIE process

Semi-structured Interviews at the end of the DIE process

1. After the whole experience, including rehearsals and performances, what in your opinion was the most positive thing throughout the whole project?

2. After the whole experience, including rehearsals and performances, what in your opinion was the most negative thing throughout the whole project?

So… What things could be done in a different way for the project to become better?

3. This whole process was quite demanding and intense with a lot of hours on rehearsals. Looking at it now, do you think it was worth it or not?

How do you feel about it and what makes you feel so?

4. Has the project affected your attitude towards the English language? In other words, how did you feel at the beginning of the project about the English language, and how do you feel now?

5. Do you think that your level of English has been influenced throughout this project?

What about your level of confidence while talking to other people in English, thinking in English, correcting yourself in English?

6. Has this whole process affected the way you see the lesson of English in school?

Do you think that Drama in Education might be a good way for students to learn English?

7. In the future, would you consider participating in a new theatre workshop in English?

Why or why not?

8. Please, tell me one last final though / word about this whole experience.

Transcribed interviews after the DIE process

Background information of the interviewees and codes of transcripts

Code of Interviewee	Gender	Age	Class	Title	Institution	Code of transcript
S1	F	14	C	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S1
S2	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S2
S3	M	12	A	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S3
S4	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S4
S5	F	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S5
S6	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S6
S7	F	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S7
S8	M	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S8
S9	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S9
S10	M	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S10
S11	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S11
S12	M	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S12
S13	F	12	A	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S13
S14	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S14
S15	F	14	C	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S15
S16	F	12	A	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S16
T	F	44	-	Gymnasium teacher	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	-

Code of Participant	Gender	Age	Class	Title	Institution	Code of transcript
S1	F	14	C	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S1

The interview was conducted in English.

You may listen to the interview here.

T -So, you are… What is your name and what…

S1 -I am ***.

T -Okay. And what was your part?

S1 -I was Mrs. Greer and an orphan called Mary.

T -Mary. Great! So, I’m going to ask you a few questions about this whole project and I want you to give me your answers either in Greek or English, okay? So, after this whole experience, including rehearsals, performances, what in your opinion was the most positive thing throughout this whole project?

S1 -Everything we made was big fun as I told you and also the experience of what it’s like to be something like an actor…

T -Okay, thank you. And what about the negative experiences that you got. What is the most negative experience?

S1 -I was really tired…

T -You were really tired because of the long rehearsals, right?

S1 -Yeah, none of this was easy.

T -So, if things could be done in a different way, what would you do?

S1 -I don’t think I would change anything because I liked this whole process.

T -OK, you liked the process, thank you. After it’s finished now, do you think it was worth it?

S1 -Yeah, for sure.

T -Why would you say so?

S1 -Because it gave a good performance and a lot of people were excited about it and I heard a lot of good comments about it and it was definitely worth it.

T -Okay, thank you. So has this project affected your attitude towards the English language in other words how did you start at the very first, at the beginning of the project and how do you feel now about the English language.

S1 -I think that I improved my pronunciation because I was speaking in English through the play and, yeah, I think yeah…

T -What about your confidence while talking to other people in English?

S1 -I didn’t have a problem with it before so…

T -That’s perfect. So, you think your level of English has increased just a bit?

S1 -Yeah, my pronunciation because I was speaking in English in the play…

T -OK, great… Excellent… So, do you think that it is a nice idea to have Drama in school to learn foreign languages like English or stuff like that, or even in class, maybe, drama games and plays, stuff like…

S1 -Yeah, I think that it helps a lot to understand some things of the language, the pronunciation of some words and stuff like that, and how people talk in their basic language because when we’re learning a language, we just learn grammar, vocabulary and know how to do writing and…

T -So, this was pure practice, you are saying, right?

S1 -Yeah.

T -Excellent! So, in the future would you consider participating in a theater Workshop in and out of school? Why or why not?

S1 -Yeah, for sure, because… I don’t know actually… I just like it from when I was little, I always liked music.

T -Music. Right. I like that! So, for your final thoughts or words for this experience would be…

S1 -It was an amazing experience, I would definitely do it again, and with all of my friends from the play…

T -OK, thank you so much!

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S2	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S2

The interview was conducted in English, apart from a couple of short phrases which have been translated.

You may listen to the interview here

T -So, is this going to be in English or Greek?

S2 -English!

T -Okay… so would you please introduce yourself?

S2 -Hi, I am ***. I played the dog catcher.

T -Yes, an amazing dog catcher with an amazing dog…

S2 -Yes, my dog…

T -Whose name was…

S2 -Argos. And I played Miss Drake which was…

T -She was a maid.

S2 -Yes, she was a maid.

T -And, also, an orphan, right?

S2 -Yes.

T - So, after this whole process, the whole experience including the rehearsals, the performances, what was the most positive thing? You may answer in Greek or English… as you wish…

S2 -I liked the play, the musical was very great, it was a new experience for me because I never played in a Musical, I played regular… no… I have never played in a usual play and it was very fun, the other guys were very nice, it was funny, and the teachers were nice and encouraging…

T -Thank you… So, what about negative things? If there was something you could change what would it be? What was the most negative thing throughout this process?

S2 -I would be more positive because at first when I heard we would play in February I was a little stressed, I thought we wouldn’t make it, it would be a fail… I would be more positive… and maybe we would practise the songs more often because we had a little difficulty in the end and maybe the dances to move playfully in front, but that’s all.

T -Okay, thank you. It was a demanding and intense process with a lot of hours of rehearsals but looking at it now after it’s all done how do you feel about it? Do you think it was worth it?

S2 -Yes, it was worth it, it was a great experience and it was really fun and I will miss it.

T -You will miss it, right?

S2 -We’ll miss it all.

T -And what about your attitude towards English language? I mean at the beginning of this project and at the end of his project do you think that you feel the same, do you love English more, you hate English more or what?

S2 -At first, I was a little anxious about English because I don’t have a good accent, I was really insecure, but now I think I am a little great with the pronunciation and I speak more… wait… let me think…

T -You may use a Greek word…

S2 -Wait, I will say that in English!

T -Okay, I like that…

S2 -…

T -Maybe with confidence?

S2 -No, I speak slowly…

T -Oh, yes… You’re a better speaker I should say, in that you speak slowly…

S2 -Yes, I speak slowly!

T -Fine… and you are not ‘running’ that fast which is amazing, you changed that one. Great! And I really liked the way you changed, you tried to change…

S2 -Yeah!

T -a few mistakes that you’ve been making… Excellent! OK. What about your level of English, then? Do you think that you may have become better at English through this project?

S2 -I think I’m a better speaker now and a listener because of listening to songs… I learnt the dialogues of the other girls….

T -It’s true… you had to wait for them, right?

S2 -Yeah. So, that’s it.

T -And, do you think that now you’re able to correct yourself in English maybe? Or throughout this project you had some times to think of another line, to tell something different and to wait for someone else to say something… do you think that…

S2 -Yes, I have a frame with Miss Drake and I changed it because it didn’t match with my way of speaking, so that was good.

T -Excellent. What about English in school because it was a school project. Do you think that Drama in Education or school plays theatrical games in class help students learn English or a foreign language in general?

S2 -Yes, they help because this is a fun way to learn English and it’s also a way to encourage people to try to learn about theaters because we live in Greece… Greece is the place for plays… and also the students will come all together and be more connected.

T -OK. Thank you. So, in the future would you consider taking part in such a Theater Workshop again in English?

S2 -Yes. Where I will study maybe in Thessaloniki, there will be clubs in the University so I think I will participate.

T -Excellent! Okay… and one final thought on this whole project.

S2 -It was a long journey for me for all of us but it was worth it. It was great!

T -Thank you, dear!

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S3	M	12	A	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S3

The interview questions were asked both in English and Greek and the answers were provided in Greek. The Greek parts have been translated.

You may listen to the interview here

T -So, would you please introduce yourself? You may speak in English or Greek. Whatever you wish.

S3 -If I liked… Yes, it was my first play and it will be my favorite one.

T -What is your name? Just give me your name.

S3 -***.

T -***. And which grade do you go to?

S3 -First grade of Gymnasium.

T -You’re how old?

S3 -Twelve years old. Twelve and a half.

T -And who were you in the play? You were…

S3 -Where do I play?

T -What was your part?

S3 -Ah, Boy 1 and The Asp.

T -Thank you. So, my first question for you would be after this whole experience including the rehearsals, performances etc., what is your opinion is most positive thing throughout this whole project.

S3 -What was my favorite part?

T -The most positive thing.

S3 -The most positive thing was that I made new friends and I met students from the lyceum. That was the most positive thing I believe. I also worked with other teachers.

T -Perfect! And what about the most negative thing?

S3 -The most negative…

T -Was there anything negative, to begin with?

S3 -No…

T -So, there was nothing you would like to change throughout this process?

S3 -Everything was positive… there wasn’t anything negative.

T -Okay, thank you. This process was very demanding, it was very intense and long, okay? I mean we had long rehearsals… After seeing the whole thing now do you think it was worth it?

S3 -Yes, of course it was worth it, because the performance was successful.

T -OK. Has this project affected your attitude towards English, for instance, how did you feel about English at first and how do you feel now?

S3 -I believe that my English is better now than it was at the beginning. I believe I can speak English with my friends or something else… with someone else… and I am way better. I have had a change…

T -So, you feel more confident now while talking in English?

S3 -Yes.

T -So, you think your level of English has also increased? Are you better at English?

S3 -Yes, I believe so.

T -What about how you see English at school, because that was a school project. Do you think that people could actually learn English through drama in school, theatrical games…? Could they help someone learn English in general?

S3 -Of course, because if someone’s role is in English, he will have to learn it and this way he’ll be able to speak and get the accent too.

T -So, maybe you could even think more in English or try correcting yourself in English? Do you think you can do all these things through this process?

S3 -Yes, I believe I can do these things.

T -Thank you. So, in the future would you consider participating in a new theater workshop in English?

S3 -Yes, of course I would take part, because I love theater and whenever I get the chance I go to plays. Also, when I’m on stage I love dancing, talking…

T -Perfect! You would participate in any play or maybe in a play in English?

S3 -In English too, because this way I will get to practise.

T -OK. So, your final words and thoughts on this whole project would be…

S3 -Everybody can participate and practise their English and they will have fun, meet new friends… it is worth their time!

T -Thank you!

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S4	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S4

The interview was conducted in English.

You may listen to the interview here.

T -So, would you please introduce yourself.

S4 -Well, my name is ***.

T -Right… and your part was…

S4 -I originally had the role of Lily but then I, due to some complications, I got to play an orphan, Nell and a maid Mrs. Pugh.

T -Right, thank you. So, my question to you would be… after this whole experience, including rehearsals and performances what is in your opinion the most positive thing about this whole experience?

S4 -I got to open up a lot more, cause in the beginning, I think you, kind of, like, figured it out that kind of close and an introvert, so…

T -OK, in terms of your personality, right?

S4 -Yeah. So, I got to meet new friends, I got to learn new stuff, be more open and more welcoming to people.

T -Perfect! What about the negative things that you found in this whole process?

S4 -I don’t think there is a negative thing but if I had to say something, probably the hours that we sacrificed, the nights out, like some Saturdays, for example, my friends asked me to go out with them and have fun, but I was like ‘you know what… I have to wake up early, go to the rehearsals...’

T -… study my role…

S4 -But it’s still, it was still fun. I was having fun while doing it, so I’m not regretting it in any way.

T -Perfect. Thank you. So, what about when we actually gave you more roles, did you find this to be negative throughout the process?

S4 -No, I actually liked it, because I really liked the songs the orphans sang and the maids and I was, like, excited to play them because then I would be more involved in the play and I really liked it.

T -Thank you. So, it was a demanding, as you said, process and intense so after all this thing, do you find it to be worthwhile? You said so before, but I mean, like, after the performances.

S4 -I think from the play we got to learn more stuff about the situation of, like, the US back then, I learned some… like, I didn’t know what baked Alaska was found it’s…

T -...a dessert…

S4 -…like a sweet. Yeah.

T -Ice cream.

S4 -So, we did learn some things that had to do with culture and stuff and we also made the friendships, which is the thing that matters the most to me and that I opened up and that’s probably… yeah… so, it was really worth it.

T -Okay. Excellent! So, has this project affected in any way your feelings, your attitude towards the English language? I mean, you do have a perfect accent…

S4 -Thank you!

T -Did it actually make you, like, be more confident in using it and maybe not shy into expressing what you have to say? I mean was that your accents, like, in the past months too?

S4 -Yeah, it actually was, but because of, like, the fact that I was really shy and, like, an introvert I didn’t really like to speak with that accent because then I thought in my head that maybe people will be like…

T -So, we got your treasures out of you, right?

S4 -Yeah!

T -Excellent! Okay, that means that you’re so theatrical and you had just had this ‘hint’ to take it out, which is amazing. So, you are confident after this. What about your level of English? Do you think you might have been influenced just a bit?

S4 -Yeah, maybe some words that are learnt from the play.

T -OK. Did you get to correct yourself when you made a few mistakes, maybe, on stage or during rehearsals, do you think that you are able now to correct yourself? I mean, while talking, maybe when you make a few mistakes?

S4 -Yeah, sometimes on stage I was thinking ‘You know what? If you forget your line, you’re just gonna make something up that has to do with it’ and back stage I was thinking ‘what can I say if I forget this’ and it really helped me correct myself if I made some mistakes in the play.

T -And what about English as a school lesson? Has it affected how you see English as a school lesson?

S4 -I’m not actually taking English in Highschool. I am taking French, but I feel like it would be so much more fun for the kids…

T -What about, I mean like any foreign language, yes…

S4 -Yeah, if it was taught through drama or singing or anything because then it would be more fun for the kids to participate and they would be excited to have a lesson. It would not be as boring as it is now… All we do is…

T -OK, so do you think students are willing to participate in such things?

S4 -I feel, like, yeah… if the teachers make it known that it’s not going to be hard unless you try it and that they’re going to help them with it, then they’re going to be really happy to participate in there.

T -Okay. So, in the future would you consider participating in such a project?

S4 -Yes.

T -In English?

S4 -One hundred per cent.

T -OK. Your final thoughts on this project would be…

S4 -That I really loved it and I’m never going to forget it.

T -Thank you!

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S5	F	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S5

The interview was conducted in English.

You may listen to the interview here.

T -OK darling. Could you, please, introduce yourself?

S5 -Well, my name is *** and I played the role of Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie, the Musical’.

T -Very successfully, I should say!

S5 -Thank you!

T -So, after this whole experience including the rehearsal and the performances what would you think that was the most positive thing? 

S5 -The most positive thing is that I was with my friends in the entire project, not in the entire project, the whole time that we did the project and I had very good times there with my friends. I practised my English a lot and I would love to do it again and again because my secret dream is to be an actress. Anyway…

T -Not, that secret I should say! I can tell! Thank you! And what about the most negative thing may you found and anything you might be able to change… I mean, what would it be?

S5 -In the play or…

T -Throughout the process.

S5 -Okay… I’m never entirely satisfied with myself, whenever I get on the stage and maybe I may be very excited after I do and say that all, yeah, I’m a god, I am the best thing I’ve ever seen, but on the other side I don’t believe that there was something negative. I ’ve had fun with the entire project with the play, I had real fun, this is what I love. But… the most negative for me was the little… ah… I don’t know the word…

T -You may use Greek!

S5 -Λεπτομέρειες.

T -OK, the details… the ‘specifics’! (specifics: word used in the play)

S5 -The specifics!

T -OK. So let me just tell you something, I’m not quite sure I’m going to put this in the interview, but I have to tell you that, because I was so sure about you, we were all sure about you from the very beginning concerning the music part. But I did have things… with you following the instructions… concerning pronunciation because you were talking fast at first and you had this very strong accent and what I really loved about you is that you actually listened. I was afraid of this at the beginning because, okay, you are of a certain level, but you listened and you became so much better at many, many levels, so I really appreciate that. I don’t know if you have to say something on that.

S5 -Thank you very much!

T -OK. Right, so this whole process was obviously demanding and intense with a lot of hours of rehearsals. Looking at it now, after the performances, what are your feelings? Was it worth it?

S5 -Well, of course it was, but… No but… there’s no but! It was an excellent performance of a school, we should remember that, that we are a school… and everyone loved everything we did in the entire play. We loved the backstage phases. We loved when we were there.

T -OK. Has this project affected your attitude towards the English language, I mean how were you feeling about English before this whole thing started and how do you feel now?

S5 -Well, before I took part in the musical I had so much time to speak in English and practise mainly, so I believe that keeping in touch with the language benefits me in many levels.  

T -Okay, and what about your confidence while speaking in English? Maybe your level of English, okay? Everything.

S5 -Well when I took the exams for the ‘Proficiency” I believe that I was just a student. When I spoke English in the performance, I felt like a native speaker.

T -Oh, wow! That’s something! And what about school and English? I mean, it was a school project and do you think that students can benefit from learning English this way in school?

S5 -Of course, because it is a creative way. It would benefit the creative children.

T -So, not everybody’s willing, right?

S5 -Yes, because some of them might be concerned when speaking in English in front of an audience.

T -And you said that you want to be an actress which is obviously correct! Would you consider doing this in English, though, again in the future? Would you consider doing a play in English again in the future?

S5 -Well, of course yes, because I want to go to Broadway!

T -Oh, okay! So, big dreams, right? Hopefully, you get them! And one last, final thought on this whole project would be…

S5 -That it was the most amazing experience I’ve had these years that I’m in high school.

T -Oh! Thank you.

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S6	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S6

The interview was conducted in English.

You may listen to the interview here.

T -So, hello darling.

S6 -Hello!

T -Could you, please, tell us your name?

S6 -I am *** and I played Grace Farrell in our play.

T -Thank you. So, I want you to tell us if you found any positive things throughout this process and if you did, what is the most positive thing that you might have seen, found throughout the project.

S6 -I believe that we found various positive things. First of all, we became all a big team and friends and we worked really hard for our play and, in the end, we were really proud… and, I think the most positive thing was after our play. The crowd, the audience was coming to us and telling us how they loved it and how proud they are for us, so I think this is the best out of it.

T -Feeling, right? Okay! And what about a negative thing that you might have noticed throughout this?

S6 -Negative… I think that we needed, maybe, more rehearsals.

T -Okay. Does this have to do with the outcome, you are saying?

S6 -No, I think we had to be more sure, I think, especially at the first play we were not that confident. A little bit down.

T -OK, but a few hours later you just ‘killed’ it! You ‘killed’ the first one too, I should say! Okay. It was a demanding and intense process, of course, and looking at it now after it’s all done, so you’re saying, as you said before that it was probably worth it, right?

S6 -Yes. One hundred per cent.

T -OK. Your feelings towards this whole show, then, would be?

S6 -Well, I would definitely do it again. I loved it and it was the first time that I played into a play in English. It was a whole new experience and it was great! It was really interesting and not only we practised our English but… I don’t know… It was… We learnt things about theater, about a story that we didn’t know, ‘Annie’…

T -Okay, so this brings me to my next question. Your attitude towards English in general… Did it change at all throughout this process I mean did you start…? Did you love English at first, do you love English now… what?

S6 -I loved English anyway, by when the play came in, I think it was ten times more beautiful for me to practise something in English.

T -Now a question that I’m not asking everybody! Your accent is perfect and I wanted to ask you this: Did you use this accent, I mean, like last year or were you shy to show this to people?

-I was definitely shy! I think this experience made us, you know, more comfortable and more confident for our English and, yeah, I think it was worth it when it comes to learning and being confident to talk in English…

T -…to people, right! And actually, show what you have!

S6 -Show, yes! In front of audience.

T -Right! So, your level of English has also been, like, influenced? Not just your confidence and pronunciation… What about your level of English? Have you been able throughout this project to, maybe, correct yourself in English, think of other lines that you might have said if you forgot yours?

S6 -Yes, it definitely had been improved because you know we were doing the whole process in English, not only when we played, but also you know your instructions, everything, so...

T -And what about the way you look at English as a school subject. I mean, it was a school subject as we said, okay, so do you think that maybe students ought to learn a foreign language through drama and through theatrical games and stuff like that?

S6 -Yes, I think Drama classes in English would definitely attract students to learn English and love them more because nowadays in our school we have, you know, English lesson and if you ask most of the students who are doing it, they find it boring, you know, so I believe that the drama class… English through a drama class gives it a special…

T -A spark!

S6 -Yeah! A spark, yeah.

T -Okay! And you answered my question now, the following one if you want to take part in such a project in the future, right?

S6 -Of course, again!

T -OK! And what about your last thoughts and ideas and words on this project.

S6 -Well, I would definitely do it again. I loved it and it made me definitely more comfortable and because, anyways, I always loved drama and theater I think it boosted my attraction to the, you know, subject.

T -Okay, thank you, dear.

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S7	F	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S7

The interview was conducted in English.

You may listen to the interview here.

T -So, hello! Could you, please, introduce yourself to us?

S7 -Hello! My name is *** and I played Kate the orphan at ‘Annie’.

T -Okay, thank you. So, after this whole experience including the rehearsals and the performances, what in your opinion was the most positive thing throughout this whole project?

S7 - think the most positive thing was that we really bonded as a team and the performances were really good, really great and really fun.

T -Thank you. And did you find any negative things? I mean, what would you change? What was the most negative thing that you found and what would you change throughout this process?

S7 -To be honest, I don’t think there was a negative thing. Everything turned out to be perfect.

T -Okay. You also had your little sister acting with us.

S7 -Yeah!

T -How did she feel throughout this thing?

S7 -She was thrilled.

T -She was thrilled?

S7 -Really excited!

T -Could you please tell us the class, the grade she’s in?

S7 -She’s in the Elementary School, Third grade.

T -Third grade of Primary School Okay, thank you. So, she was very young, and how could you help her with her lines? How did she follow the whole thing, even though it was in English?

S7 -Well, I told her what her lines meant in Greek and it wasn’t hard for her to learn them afterwards.

T -Okay. She was perfect, I can tell you that! You too! Okay, so, this whole process was demanding and intense with a lot of hours of rehearsals. Looking at it now after we’ve done the whole thing, how do you feel about it? Was it worth it?

S7 -It was totally worth it, although it was many hours of practice.

T -OK. Has this project affected your attitude towards the English language, in other words, how were you feeling at the beginning of this project and how do you feel now about the English language?

S7 -Well, I’ve always liked English, and I was thrilled from the beginning to the end.

T -And what about your confidence towards the English language? I mean, would you express yourself that well a few months ago or do you think that, maybe, you’re able to think more in English now, maybe correct yourself more and maybe advanced your level of English in general? I’m just asking you.

S7 -To be honest, not really because I felt confident from the beginning and I’m used to talking in English.

T -Thank you! So, what about English as a school subject? Because it was a school subject and I wanted to ask you: Do you think the students ought to have drama games or practices as such in class, to learn English, French, German or whatever… is it… do you think the students are grilling to participate in such sort of thing?

S7 -Yes, absolutely! It really breaks the routine. It’s really exciting and interesting… an interesting way to learn a language.

T -In the future, would you consider participating in a new theater workshop in English? Why or why not?

S7 -Yes, absolutely! As I said before I love English and I love musicals. I’ve always wanted to play in musicals, so that was a great opportunity and a great adventure.

T -Okay. Excellent. And, would you please give us one final thought, idea, word about this whole thing?

S7 -We had a blast! It was amazing! It was really great!

T -Thank you so much!

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S8	M	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S8

The interview was conducted in English.

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T -So, could you, please, introduce yourself?

S8 -Yes, my name is ***. I played…

T -Which part?

S8 -Rooster, a policeman and a photographer.

T -Okay, excellent. Thank you. So, after this whole experience including rehearsals, performances, what is the most positive thing that comes to mind throughout this project?

S8 -I would say… everything… from rehearsals… the bad times… with the teachers… the people that came to see us.

T -So, are you excited after the performances?

S8 -Of course. It was something that I didn’t expect.

T -What about the negative things that you encountered throughout this project? If there is something you could change, what would it be?

S8 -My singing.

T -Your singing was perfect, I should say.

S8 -It was awful.

T -No! So, no negative things?

S8 -Of course, everything has negative things but I can’t see any.

T -So, this whole process was obviously demanding, it was very intense, it was very long with long hours of rehearsals but looking at it now, after it’s done, do you think it was worth it?

S8 -Yes, I would say yes.

T -Okay.

S8 -Because during the rehearsals and all these things, I didn’t enjoy it.

T -Yes! You have to tell me something about that. How did you feel throughout the rehearsals? You felt a lot of… what? Cut out, not sure, not confident? What?

S8 -I felt not confident.

T -Okay. What changed that?

S8 -The time we went to the Amphitheater.

T -Okay! Did you feel confident in front of the people?

S8 -Yes, it was like a miracle. Everything changed.

T -Okay! Which is amazing to me! That’s a miracle, indeed. So, has this project affected your attitude towards the English language? I mean, how did you start concerning English, how do you feel now, is there a difference?

S8 -I think it was a good refresh of my English. It made me learn new things about American English and everything.

T -Okay, and what about your confidence towards speaking the English language…

S8 -Of course.

T -…not just on stage but, I mean, generally. Would you consider talking to people in English now after this whole process?

S8 -Yes. I don’t have a problem if someone needs my help, of course I can offer it.

T -And I can tell you that, because right now this is an English interview and you’re doing just amazing. Thank you. So, do you think that now you may be able to correct yourself, maybe, in English, to change something that you thought?

S8 -Of course. There is always a process you can make and I think that I’m in a good position and I can make it.

T -Okay, thank you. This was a project, a school project, okay? Do you think that your classmates might actually learn English through this stuff? I mean, by learning, by being taught drama in class or maybe doing theatrical games, stuff like that?

S8 -Of course, I can say theater is something different. You can learn about civilization, you can learn about religion, languages. It’s perfect.

T -Thank you! So, in the future would you consider taking part in such a project in English? No just in school, but, I mean, outside of school too.

S8 -Outside of school... Maybe after ‘Annie, the musical’ I would just think about.

T -Okay. But, maybe some time ago you would not think about it?

S8 -Maybe yes.

T -I am saying because I can see your attitude change, okay. And one last thought, one last final word on this whole project would be…

S8 -See you on 6th April.

T -Oh, OK! That’s our next performance! Yes, perfect! So, you’re looking forward to it, right?

S8 -Yes.

T -Excellent! OK, thank you.

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S9	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S9

The interview was conducted in English.

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T -So, what is your name? Would you, please, introduce yourself?

S9 -My name is ***.

T -Okay, and what was your part?

S9 -I played Pepper.

T -You played Pepper.

S9 -An orphan.

T -An orphan, fine. So, you may answer your questions either in Greek or English, okay? I’m going to ask you the first question. So, after this whole experience including rehearsals, performances, stuff like that, what in your opinion is the most positive thing throughout this whole project?

S9 -We all became a big team and we’re all now good friends.

T -Excellent! And do you have, like, a negative thing? I want you to tell me the most negative thing you found, you had in this thing.

S9 -I can’t think of one. Probably some parts in the play where we could have more dancing but we didn’t.

T -Okay, so if you have something to change, to make different, what would it be?

S9 -Probably in the ‘We got Annie’ song we could have put more dancing into it but we didn’t really have the time to figure it out.

T -Thank you. So, this whole process was obviously demanding and intense with a lot of hours of rehearsals. Looking at it now, after the performances, do you think it was worth it or not? How do you feel about it?

S9 -I feel like it was really worth it. It is really weird because a lot of people have come to me on the street and talk to me like ‘Oh, you were in the play! It was a really good play! We came to see it!’

T -OK. Thank you. Has this project affected your attitude towards the English language, in other words how did you feel the beginning of this project and how do you feel now after the project?

S9 -I suppose that I feel much more confident speaking in English in the process.

T -Why, you got it! Sure. And, in general, do you think that your level of English has probably been influenced throughout this project, for instance, do you think you’ve advanced or… You told me about confidence, what about your level of English?

S9 -I feel, yes, both of them have become… I’ve become better in both.

T -Okay. And what about the way you see English as a subject in school. I mean, it was a school play. It was a school Drama Class. So, how do you feel about English being taught through drama in classes.

S9 -I think it is much better than the usual classes that we have in school.

T -So, for instance, if you had, like, games to participate in and take part in in-class to learn English, would you participate?

S9 -Yes, it’s more fun than a usual lesson.

T -Thank you. In the future, would you consider participating in a new theater workshop in English? Why or why not?

S9 -Probably. I don’t know! It’s difficult sometimes to learn the lyrics if you have a lot, but if you don’t, it’s still fun.

T -Okay. Lyrics as in only the songs?... or just the lines?... everything you had?

S9 -All of it. The singing part also had to be worked with a lot, so unless you have someone to help us…

T -Thank you! So, one last thought, idea, thing about this whole thing.

S9 -It’d be fun if we get to perform again!

T -Oh! Thank you so much.

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S10	M	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S10

The interview was conducted in English.

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T -So, would you please introduce yourself?

S10 -I am called *** and in the play I play Oliver Warbucks.

T -Thank you. So, after this whole experience including rehearsals and performances what in your opinion was the most positive thing throughout this whole project?

S10 -The most positive thing. Your support. You saying ‘you are stage stars, you are perfect, you are talented’ and everything.

T -So, again, after this whole experience what is the most negative thing that you encountered and found.

S10 -That it was a period when we had school tests and there was a lot of pressure and the rehearsals just added up to this and it was kind of tiring.

T -Okay, so if you could do something differently what would it be in this case.

S10 -Probably change the schedule of the rehearsals. Probably go Sunday afternoon or something.

T -Okay, which is preferable. I’ll know for next time. Right! So, this whole process was quite demanding as you already said and intense with a lot of hours of rehearsals, but looking at it now, how do you feel about it? Was it worth it?

S10 -I feel like it was totally worth it. The job that was done was great and this could be proved by the positive comments of everyone who came to see us. And so, it was totally worth it.

T -Okay. I know that you loved English from the beginning because in the first questionnaire you actually said that you love English, right?

S10 -I love English!

T -But has this project affected your attitude toward English as a language? I mean, do you feel, like, maybe stronger now after this?

S10 -Obviously. I’ve learned new phrases, mostly slang phrases and so... nothing has changed from previously but, you know, my vocabulary has been enriched.

T -And what about your confidence while using an already very good accent? I mean, would you this accent before or has this play actually helped you take it out?

S10 -Of course, because whenever I speak with an accent like this, my friends are like ‘Why you do speak with his accent… don’t be so official’ and stuff. So...

T -But now you’re just doing the right thing!

S10 -Now, I’ve been given the chance to speak properly and it’s been all great.

T -Okay! And you’ll keep doing it, of course. Don’t stop and don’t let them say anything! Right. So, the has this whole process affected the way you see the lesson of English in school? It was a drama in school process or project, okay, and, I mean, do you think and then maybe games in class and, like, theatrical plays might help your fellow students learn English more… or other languages?

S10 -I do believe so because this makes the lesson more interactive and so the learning can be more effective.

T -Are your fellow students willing to do this, do you think?

S10 -They mostly believe that the English lesson is the hour in which we are calm, we don’t do much work, so they may not be willing to participate more… so, although it is a very great idea, I don’t think that it will come into fruition.

T -Okay. In the future would you consider participating in a new theater workshop in English? Not necessarily in school because you’re about to finish school but in your future life.

S10 -I do want to participate in more of these! I love theater.

T -And one final thought or word about this whole experience would be...

S10 -Great! I would not change a thing, other than the schedule.

T -Okay! Thank you so so much!

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S11	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S11

The interview was conducted in English.

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T -Would you please say a few things about yourself? Introduce yourself?

S11 -I am *** and I played Duffy in the play.

T -Thank you! So, after this whole experience, including rehearsals and performances what is, in your opinion, the most positive thing that you’ve encountered throughout this project?

S11 -I think it was the last few days when we all were together and we united and we created a team.

T -OK. And what about the most negative thing throughout this?

S11 -That the rehearsals were on Sundays in the most difficult part of the school year and that was a little bit difficult.

T -So, if you could do something in a different way what would it be?

S11 -I probably would have worked harder in the beginning to learn my lines, because then it would be easier.

T -Thank you. Of course, this whole process was demanding and intense and looking at it now, after the performances, do you think it was worth it?

Yes. It definitely was. I enjoyed very much the performances and the rehearsals.

T -So, you feel nice and excited about it, or like… OK, no big deal! What?

S11 -I feel excited and happy that I took part in it.

T -And maybe excited for the next one coming in two months! So, what about your attitude towards the English language? How did you feel at the beginning of this project and how do you feel now concerning the English language?

S11 -I think it improved very much my pronunciation of words and my ability to talk and I learned some words.

T -Thank you. And what about your level of English, maybe? Apart from pronunciation, I mean, do you think you might have enhanced what you already know? Have you been able to correct yourself throughout this process, to think in English and maybe just come up with other words when you forgot your lines for instance?

S11 -Yes, it allowed me to think of words quickly when I forgot my lines and I learnt some words that they used at the time.

T -Okay… back at the time, right? 1920s in the US. What about English as a lesson as a subject in school? Do you think that this whole project influenced the way you see English in school? I mean, do you think that people should probably learn… students should probably learn any foreign language through drama, through play, through game, theatrical games or do you think it’s hard to do that?

S11 -No, I think it’s easier sometimes because you work with students your age, it’s more entertaining and less boring.

T -Okay, and do you think that students your age are willing to do this in class?

S11 -They might be a little bit shy at first, but if they tried, I think they would really like it.

T -Okay, thank you. So, in the future would you consider participating in such a workshop in English?

S11 -Yes, I’m really excited.

T -OK. And one final thought, one final idea on this whole project would be…

S11 -It was a great experience and I think I would participate again.

T -Okay.

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S12	M	16	B	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S12

The interview was conducted in Greek and has been translated.

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T -Good evening! Could you tell us your name?

S12 -My name is ***. In the play I am Mr. Bundles and Punjab.

T -Nice! I would like you to tell us about your experience with English so far. Your level of English… How is your English in general?

S12 -I am of a lower level. However, this did not stop me from participating in such a project.

T -Certainly, but someone who has a low level, doesn’t usually speak at all and you did quite a lot of talking! OK. I just wanted to know what your relationship with English had been before. So, this is my question. After this whole experience, including rehearsals and performances what was the most positive thing that you saw.

S12 -The most positive thing was living this whole experience and the fact that I got into a role which enabled me to see other perspectives of people as well as how some things are done differently. So, I think this will help me with my future life. 

T -Perfect. What about the negative things that you might have found? For instance, if you could change something, what would it be? What was the most negative thing?

S12 -I don’t think there was something negative, because everything was in the context of our experience, so I would not change anything.

T -Okay. Fine. It was a demanding and intense process with a lot of hours of rehearsals. So, after all of this project, do you feel it was worth it or not?

S12 -Of course, it was worth it. And I believe that after the rehearsals, even if we got tired physically, our joy was so great because we had achieved something that other people consider to be very difficult, that we didn’t see the process as something burdensome.

T -Great. Has your attitude towards English changed at all? In other words, how did you feel about English at the very beginning and how do you feel now, after the project?

S12 -Before the performance and the project in general English seemed to be an uphill to me. Learning English was really hard to me. Now I see it as any other subject. That is, if you study, you may learn it and you may also advance your English. 

T -So, did the process of learning your lines trouble you? Or listening to others, paying attention to what was being said? This process must have troubled you, right?

S12 -Yes, at first very much so. Later I started comprehending what was going on, by creating notions in my mind. 

T -Perfect!

S12 -And now I think English is easy, provided I study in order to learn it.

T -So, what you’re saying right now is really important, as I’m really interested in seeing how a person who did not particularly like the English language feels about English or sees this language now. So, what about your level of English? You have certainly enhanced your confidence while using the language, haven’t you?

S12 -Certainly.

T -So, apart from your confidence, do you also believe that your level of English might have increased? Through some processes or words that you have learnt? Or not?

S12 -My level has certainly advanced, because I am now able to speak English, whereas I was not speaking before, so this is a very big breakthrough for me. This is how I see it. Now I can learn the English language, make sense of what I am reading, and even try speaking English up to a certain level.

T -Excellent. So, do you think that, through a performance just like ours, or theatrical games in class, students who are not particularly fond of the English language, might actually become interested in learning? Would they be intrigued to learn this way? Any foreign language, perhaps.

S12 -Yes, because not only English, but any foreign language, is an interesting part of somebody’s life.  It becomes even more interesting when learning doesn’t take place through the classic way of teaching where just the teacher does the talking and the students only keep notes. Because when the students feel like they produce something and participate in a group, understanding a foreign language becomes much easier.

T -Perfect! So, in the future would you consider participating again in such a project in English?

S12 -Certainly yes. Because it was a very pleasant experience. And if I had the chance again, I would certainly take part. 

T -Great. I would like a last thought, either in English or Greek, for this whole project.

S12 -This whole experience was totally unique, because we experienced stress, anxiety, happiness. I can’t really describe in words this whole experience. I believe it is really worth it for someone to create this from the very beginning and also involve students to the subject of drama. Especially in English, which makes it a really nice way of learning as I said before. So, what can I say? Words will not suffice.

T -Thank you so much! All the best!

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S13	F	12	A	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S13

The interview questions were asked both in English and Greek and the answers were provided in Greek. The Greek parts have been translated.

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T -So, would you please introduce yourself. Tell us who you are. 

S13 -Well, I am ***.

T -Which class do you go to?

S13 -I go to the First Class of Gymnasium. I am Tessie in the play, which is a very nice role.

T -Perfect. I am asking in English. You may ask me what you want. So, after this whole experience including the rehearsals and the performances, what in your opinion was the most positive thing throughout this whole project?

S13 -I got to practice oral speech very much, I learned new words and I got to make new friends.

T -Okay, and what is the most negative thing about this whole project.

S13 -I think there aren’t any. 

T -Ahh! So, there is nothing you could actually change?

S13 -No. It was very nice.

T -OK. It was quite demanding. It was quite intense. The rehearsals were big and long, and, seeing that after the show, after the performances, do you think it was worth it or not?

S13 -It was certainly worth it. 

T -So, how do you feel about this whole thing?

S13 -I feel that it was a beautiful experience that I would do over and over again.

T -Perfect. What about your attitudes towards the English language? In other words, how did you feel at the beginning about the English language and how do you feel now?

S13 -In the beginning I was quite stressed, yes, because of English. Afterwards, I was feeling much better. 

T -So, do you think that now, when you have to speak in English, you’re more confident?

S13 -Yes.

T -Would you go out and talk to somebody freely?

S13 -Yes. 

T -So, do you think that your level of English has also increased?

S13 -Maybe. I’m not sure… Yes.

T -Okay. And has this whole process affected how you see English at school? I mean do you think that students could actually learn English through drama projects or plays in school? For instance, games in class and stuff like that.

S13 -Yes.

T -So, if we had, like, games in class, would you participate? Not just for English for any language.

S13 -Yes.

T -In the future, would you participate in a new theater workshop in English.

S13 -Yes.

T -You would, right? So why? Why would you say you would?

S13 -Because through this project I really loved English I enjoyed the cooperation with all these people very much.

T -How was the feeling of working with older children?

S13 -It was very beautiful.

T -Okay, excellent! So, one final thought, idea, word about this whole project. What are your final words on that?

S13 -I really want to do it again and participate in all these plays both in English and Greek.

T -Perfect! Thank you so much!

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S14	F	15	A	Lyceum student	5th Lyceum of Kavala	2019S14

The interview questions were asked both in English and Greek and the answers were provided in Greek. The Greek parts have been translated.

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T -So, hello! What is your name?

S14 -My name’s ***.

T -And which grade do you go to?

S14 -I played an orphan, July, and a boy, Boy 2.

T -OK. And you are in the First Grade of Senior High School, right?

S14 -Yes.

T -Thank you. So, after this whole experience including rehearsals, performances and all the stuff we’ve done, what was the most positive thing?

S14 -I believe it was the fact that we all became one group, one team… Even people that I had never seen in my life before and are now my friends. And I ended up loving them too.

T -Nice. Is this also true for the students from the Gymnasium?

S14 -Yes, of course.

T -OK. That’s nice. Right! So, after this whole experience again, including rehearsals and performances, what was the most negative thing you found and what would you change if you could?

S14 -I think it is the fact that we all knew from the beginning that this would someday come to an end. However, we still came close to one another and now we won’t be seeing each other that often. And this whole experience is over.

T -OK. So, this whole process was, of course, demanding and intense, a lot of hours of work, rehearsals, and now that it’s over do you think that it was worth it? Based on what you said before I think you do, but… How do you feel about this whole project? 

S14 -I believe that it was worth it because it was an amazing experience. We came together… did something different. I really enjoyed it.

T -What about your attitude towards English? I mean, how did you start at the beginning of this project and how do you finish now? Do you feel more confident about the English language? Do you like English more now, at the end of this project?

S14 -Before we started, my level of English was definitely a lot lower. I believe that I have made some progress now and I certainly feel safer now.

T -What about your confidence while talking in English? I mean, are you willing to talk to other people in English now, for instance in the summertime?

S14 -I definitely feel more relaxed but still not that much as I am not the ‘English type’!

T -And what about your level of English? Have you been able, maybe, to correct yourself, to think of other lines, to correct yourself?

S14 -Yes, I believe I can do that. Sometimes I felt like correcting myself through the things we learned and heard.

T -Okay… and what about English as a school lesson? Do you think that students your age may learn English in class if they have, like, drama games or theatrical plays or projects such as this?

S14 -I believe that if this was how English was taught, I would now be a professor of English at university! It was very helpful and enjoyable at the same time as a lesson.

T -OK. So, in the future, would you consider taking part in a similar project?

S14 -Yes, of course! It was amazing, so I would gladly do it again.

T -OK. And what about your final thoughts on this whole thing?

S14 -I am really sorry it’s over. It was a unique experience. It really made me want to take part in the next performance too.

T -OK. Thank you!

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S15	F	14	C	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S15

The interview was conducted in English, although some Greek phrases were used which have been translated.

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T -Please introduce yourself.

S15 -I’m ***. I am fourteen years old.

T -Okay. What was your part in the performance?

S15 -I was Sally.

T -You were Sally, who was an…

S15 -One of the orphans

T -Excellent. So, after this whole experience, including rehearsals and performances and stuff like that, what would you say was the most positive thing in the whole project?

S15 -I think that we were a perfect team because we communicated like we were for a lot of years together.

T -Oh, that’s good to say! Thank you. And what about the negative things? What did you find to be negative and what would you change if you had the chance to?

S15 -Nothing was negative, but I think that we could make more performance in order for people to see what we have done.

T -Okay. Excellent. So, this whole process was quite demanding and intense, with a lot of hours of practice and rehearsals. Looking at it now, after it’s gone, do you think it was worth it?

S15 -Yes, and I would do it again.

T -Okay. So how do you feel about the whole thing? How do you feel about it?

S15 -I’m proud of being in this team and I think that more people could do that, as it is fun.

T -Fine. Thank you. So, has this project affected your attitude towards the English language? I mean, how did you start concerning the English language and how do you feel now about the English language?

S15 -I don’t know. I think that…

T -Did you like the English language before we started this project?

S15 -Yes, but now I have more experience and I learned more words and stuff like that.

T -Excellent! So, do you think that your level of English has been influenced throughout the project, as you said before?

S15 -Yes, I think because we communicated in English.

T -So, you’re more confident now while talking in English? Can you correct yourself for example now, can you think more in English now?

S15 -Yes, but I’m not the best, but I know some more words.

T -Thank you darling. So, has this whole process affected the way you see the lesson of English in school? I mean, do you think that drama in education, theaters in education are a good way to learn English or other foreign languages in school?

S15 -Yes, because in school we are taught English like a language, and that experience made me think that and it is more fun and more interesting than I thought.

T -So, if we had like drama games in class or things that help you practise English in class, would you participate in those?

S15 -Yes, because they make you better.

T -Excellent, thank you. In the future, would you consider participating in such a workshop, in English of course? Not just in school but, like, in your life.

S15 -Yes, because the experience is so big that nothing can change it.

T -Okay. So, one last question… Actually, I want you to give me your final thoughts, experiences, words, ideas on this whole project. Just in a few words tell me something about this whole project.

S15 -It was exquisite!

T -Yeah! Is that a new word you learnt?

S15 -Yes! From the show.

T -Okay. So, it was exquisite! Thank you, dear! You have been exquisite too!

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S16	F	12	A	Gymnasium student	7th Gymnasium of Kavala	2019S16

The interview questions were asked both in English and Greek and the answers were provided in Greek. The Greek parts have been translated.

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T -After this whole experience, including rehearsals and performances, what in your opinion is the most positive thing throughout this whole project? You may use Greek for your answer.

S16 -I really enjoyed the friendships we made with the kids. The applause of the audience in the end. Even when we mixed our lines up, it was still nice. It was fun.

T -Okay. You could correct this, right?

S16 -Yes. I also enjoyed the rehearsals despite the cold…

T -What we forgot to say is that you are *** and you were acting as… What was your character?... Annie! You were Annie, right? OK. Is that all with the positive things?

S16 -Yes.

T -Now, the same question but I want you to tell me the negative ones. What was negative about this project?

S16 -My wig in the beginning but then I got used to it. I don’t think there was anything negative.

T -So, there’s nothing you would like to be different or changed.

S16 -No.

T -OK. So, this whole process was quite demanding and intense with a lot of hours of rehearsals. Looking at it now, do you think it was worth it or not?

S16 -It was really worth it. Now I will be bored on Sundays because we won’t have rehearsals.

T -So, how do you feel about the whole thing... About the whole idea?

S16 -I really liked it. If I could, I would have a performance every day.

T -So, you felt nice about it, right? 

S16 -Yes.

T -Another question is… Has this project affected your attitude towards the English language? In other words, how did you feel at the beginning of this project and how do you feel now about the English language?

S16 -I never thought I would make it with English. But then I got used to it. Now, whenever I go to my private school and do Vocabulary exercises, I remember some words from the performance and I learn them more easily. 

T -Perfect. So, this whole thing facilitated you. And do you also feel more confident to speak Englsih now? Or maybe correct yourself?

S16 -I can correct myself, yes, but…

T -For instance, if you were abroad, would it be easier for you to communicate in English with someone? To give directions or anything? Or would you say it’s too soon?

S16 -I would probably say things better but I don’t think I am that good at giving directions yet. 

T -You’re very good, that’s for sure! I am not quite certain if you are confident about yourself. You were confident on stage, however, for sure. So, you think that your level of English has increased just a bit because of this, right?

S16 -Yes.

T -Fine. What about English in school? Do you think that this whole process affected how you see English at school? Because it was a project in school… so, do you think that educational drama can actually help learning English in school? Maybe even with games in class, theatrical games…

S16 -Yes, because drama is a very interesting activity, let alone in English which is both original and a good way of learning as I told you before. I learned this way. I believe it would be very nice for this to happen all the time.

T -Perfect! So, in the future would you consider participating in a similar project in a theater workshop in English? Either in school or out of the school? Why or why not?

S16 -Yes. I would to it in any language.

T -Amazing! So, this helped with other languages too! Right. Do you mean English, Greek, German and whatever!

S16 -Yes.

T -Wonderful! So... For the end, I want you to tell me one last thing, or thought that comes to mind about this whole project.

S16 -I wish these performances, which take place in schools, never stop!

T -That’s so nice!