The improvisational exercises prepared him for his first part in a play. Matthew said that the Teen Angels also have taught him how to play fun games and have more friends. I'm an only child and I'm not used to being around a lot of people or group things. I got used to it and now I love it. The Teen Angels begin the workshops with games that encourage participation.
Participants pretend they are on a bus acting any role they choose.
Matthew described his choice of characters. Once I was a baby, and once I was someone who was paranoid, and once I was someone who needed to go to the bathroom. Each person will have a different personality, and they react with each other, and it's really fun. After the games, the Teen Angels put on skits that teach basic theater skills, such as speaking distinctly and facing the audience. Even better, there are parties with junk food and, if one is lucky, dancing with the lovely Christa Sherman.