"We were VERY moved by the play, and amazed at how you brought such pertinent issues to light—we want to thank you for what you are doing."
-Jackie O’Neil, Perkiomenville, PA
"It was truly a wonderful play! Very inspiring and gorgeous. My children have been talking about it all weekend. It touched something in them. I’m thrilled."
-Sidney Stevens, Bethlehem, PA
"I saw the play on Saturday evening and it was magnificent. Thank you for bringing this to our community! It was an honor for me to be there!"
-Cecelia Walton, Bath, PA
"The New Earth, the best arts event performed in the Valley in years!"
-Dick Lane, Allentown, PA
"Your play was humorous, well acted, and truly memorable, very appropriate…Gini and I walked this eve discussing the play and what a nice evening we had and how beautifully
the play was written and acted. The music was soulful and the spirit was encompassing."
-Archie Follweiller, Kutztown, PA
"The courage to wake up needs to be rediscovered and "The New Earth" offered an intelligent and earnest invitation to do so."
-Paul Murtha, Utica, New York
"I don’t know if I can adequately explain how impressed I was with your production…In every sense it was professional and effective."
-Ed Yarrish, Allentown, PA
"Words can’t express how moved Brian and I were to see/hear The New Earth."
-Karen Toole, Emmaus, PA
"You very successfully wove an important message into an entertaining story. And it inspired me to be more energy conscience and environmentally friendly. That is something
I will definitely start working on immediately…we were all talking on the car ride home about the steps we are all going to start taking to make a small difference."
-Kathleen Clabby, Guttenberg, New Jersey
"Bravo! On a fantastic production. What a great play and message to get across. I must tell you that I asked Ally’s 7 year old brother what the message of the play was and he said to protect our earth! Not bad for a 7 year old!"
-Lisa Lowry, Zionsville, PA
"The genius of the production is that, despite a serious and potentially depressing subject – our fatal societal addiction to fossil fuels – the play was funny, heart-warming, and
moving. The New Earth was more than a play; it was a call to consciousness and action, issued in loving tones and cushioned with humor."
-Rob Aptaker, Allentown, PA
"Congratulations on your incredible performance – we loved it! I just don’t have enough adjectives to describe it. It was beautifully-beautifully done. I would like to see it produced
in every high school and middle school in the US and eventually around the world!"
-Shirley Khabbaz, Richlandtown, PA
"Incredibly creative and important work."
-Joan Thirion, Tafton, PA
"People need to experience this!"
-Meg Deak, Allentown, PA
"You have blessed us all with your creativity. Please thank all for their involvement in the event. You have brought further direction to the Valley’s involvement in environmental
concerns and action. And that is something for which we can all be truly grateful. The musicians, dancers, everyone involved did an impressive piece of work! And the bags were
a great addition to accompany us home."
-Diana Hill, Slatington, PA
Has seeing The New Earth play impacted your life or behavior in any way towards taking care of the environment?
40 people said yes
8 people said it reinforced behavior they were already doing
1 didn’t answer the question
1 said no
Please describe what you’re doing differently since seeing The New Earth.
12 people said they increased their recycling habits. This included recycling more and buying things made from recycled materials.
8 people said it changed their use of fossil fuels. Answers included changing their energy system to geothermal energy, buying a Mercedes diesel to convert to bio-diesel, using
more public transportation, riding bicycles more frequently, buying energy efficient light bulbs, using the car less, thinking about getting rid of their second car and thinking about
buying a hybrid for their next car.
8 people said it changed their awareness about the environment. Answers included planning their future in a way that was more environmentally sustainable, talking more about the
environment in conversations, not feeling so alone in caring about the environment, learning about people, activities and organizations working for environment, feeling like taking
care of the environment was now more fun rather than drudgery, feeling guilty when they knew they should do something that was better for the environment, etc.
7 people said they are buying and eating more organic and/or local food.
7 people said they have reduced waste in their lives. Answers included using less paper, conserving water, bringing bags to the supermarket, buying things with less packaging,
using only 1 napkin from the dispenser, and getting other people to reuse bags.
6 people said they are shopping at locally owned businesses more frequently.
3 people said they started volunteering for environmental organizations or activities. One person began an Edible Schoolyard program at Emmaus High School, working with the
Earthwatch students, teachers, administrators, Rodale, and organic farmers. Another started serving on both the boards of the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority and the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. currently exploring the feasibility of passenger rail within the region.
2 people said the play catalyzed discussion about the environment with their families which led to actions such as insulating an attic fan, starting a garden in their backyard, and
buying energy efficient light bulbs the day after they saw the play.