Mini Poll Results

Is all the world a stage?

Was there ever a time when you dreamed of becoming an actor?
  • 39%
    Yes
  • 61%
    No
Thinking back, did you ever perform in a high school play?
  • 56%
    Yes
  • 44%
    No
In retrospect, which would have been the better preparation for your subsequent life?
  • 48%
    High school theater
  • 29%
    High school athletics
  • 23%
    I did both, so I don’t know
Do you agree that the performing arts contribute to the education and development of children?
  • 67%
    Strongly agree
  • 28%
    Agree
  • 4%
    Disagree
  • 1%
    Strongly disagree
Do you agree that the development of strong performing arts programs should be a priority in education reform?
  • 44%
    Strongly agree
  • 41%
    Agree
  • 12%
    Disagree
  • 3%
    Strongly disagree
Which of the following is the most important reason for high school plays?
  • 68%
    Education
  • 12%
    Community relations
  • 10%
    Recreation
  • 3%
    Family activity
  • 7%
    No important reason
Should every St. Louis high school have a drama/theater department?
  • 83%
    Yes
  • 17%
    No
Should the high school performing arts repertoire include material that might challenge or confuse younger audiences?
  • 19%
    Always
  • 70%
    Sometimes
  • 11%
    Never
Have you attended a live theater performance of any kind in the past year?
  • 82%
    Yes
  • 18%
    No
Have you ever gotten an autograph from a famous actor or performer?
  • 41%
    Yes
  • 59%
    No