Table 2 Quotes from camp participants in response to the question “What did you like about theater camp?”
Theme | Participant Quote |
|---|---|
Confidence | “Theater camp helped me a lot. It taught us to be brave and confident in what we do.” |
“Theater camp helps me know that I have a talent and I can do a lot of things in life to achieve my future goals although I am HIV positive.” | |
“Theater camp helped me with being brave.” | |
Skills | “What I liked about theater camp is they teach you public speaking.” |
“Theater camp has helped me in many ways. Sharing ideas and opinions to tell a story.” | |
“Self-expression, realizing my emotions, storytelling techniques.” | |
Community/teamwork | “Progress is faster when two or more people are synced as a team.” |
“The thing I loved most is that I made friends and felt comfortable around people who I have the same (HIV) status.” | |
“I liked the fact that I met young adults who are like me and having them in my corner.” |