Photo Album: Lewiston students rehearse original plays

Lewiston Middle School students will take to the stage next week to perform original plays sharing their perspectives on conflict, self expression and trust in school. Since March, 26 seventh graders have worked with Maine Inside Out staff to create two unique performances. Learn more about the project.

Lewiston Middle School seventh grader Perola Meli listens Thursday during a critique of the Maine Inside Out rehearsal. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Darryl Shepherd Jr. and Chiara Liberatore of Maine Inside Out work with Lewiston Middle School students Thursday during rehearsal. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Darryl Shepherd Jr. of Maine Inside Out applauds during rehearsal Thursday at Lewiston Middle School. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Lewiston Middle School seventh grader Perola Meli speaks up Thursday during Maine Inside Out rehearsal. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Lewiston Middle School seventh grader Ryleigh Stewart memorizes her lines Thursday during the Maine Inside Out rehearsal at the school. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Lewiston Middle School seventh grader Morgan Reil rehearses Thursday during the Maine Inside Out performance at the school. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Adan Abdikadir, left, and Tyler Jackson of Maine Inside Out coach Lewiston Middle School seventh grader Xavier Novicka Thursday during Maine Inside Out rehearsal. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Chiara Liberatore, left, of Maine Inside Out and Lewiston Middle School seventh graders Morgan Reil, center, and Ryleigh Stewart ask questions Thursday during a critique of the Maine Inside Out performance rehearsal. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal