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Acknowledgements

We would like to express our sincere thanks to every member of Pingpengcao Theatre Troupe. Thank you for welcoming us to visit the troupe, accepting our interviews, and giving us the chance to take part in meaningful hands-on experiences.

We are also deeply grateful to Principal Wu, Li-yueh, Principal Kuo Chia-wen, the directors, and teachers of all subjects for their guidance and support throughout this project.

Our heartfelt thanks also go to the homeroom teachers and classmates of each class for their enthusiastic cooperation in our drama performances and outreach activities.

We would especially like to thank our parents for driving us on weekends, helping us with website design, providing photography and audio recording equipment, taking us to participate in theatre performances, and offering us many valuable suggestions along the way.

We also sincerely thank the chairperson of the Community Development Association for taking part in our community theatre project and accepting our interview.

Finally, we would like to thank the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Department of Education of Changhua County Government for their support and encouragement.

Data Usage Authorization Letter from Pingpengcao Theatre Troupe
Data Usage Authorization Letter from Pingpengcao Theatre Troupe