By Esther Dweck My friend was the writer of the play that our school was producing. The writing was wonderful and everybody who heard them loved it and was excited to come see the play on the opening night. The people in the play rehearsed and loved doing it. On the opening night before they started the play, the lead actress said she needed everyone’s attention. When the room got quiet she started to speak. She said, “Can I have a round of applause for my friend who wrote the play?” Everyone was clapping. My friend was so happy. When the play was over, my friend continued to write very good plays that everyone loved.