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The Time of Your Life was a great show, both to be involved in the production of, and the script itself. William Saroyan wrote a wonderful play. The characters teach us many things about life.

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• Newsboy: It can’t hurt to ask
• Willie: Play games
• Joe: It’s ok to play with toys
• Kit: Take a nap
• Wesley: It’s ok to ask for help
• Dudley: Carry your address book with you
• Tom: Fall in love with someone
• Kitty: Dance, even if you’re alone
• Lorene: Be compassionate
• Blick: Don’t be a jerk
• Joe: Buy a newspaper
• Harry: You can make people cry or make people laugh, you don’t have to know which
• Nick: Appreciate the time you share with others
• Krupp and McCarthy: Real friendships last
• Harry: Never give up
• Society Lady: It’s ok to try something new
• Kitty: Dream of home
• Mary L: A great hat does wonders
• Newsboy: It’s ok to change careers
• Killer: Don’t let people insult you
• Sailor: You don’t always get what you want
• Kit: Telling stories is an art
• Joe: Share your wealth
• Tom and McCarthy: It’s ok to ask questions of authority
• Kit: Lie about your age
• Nick and Krupp: Live and let live
• Kit: Treat ladies with respect
• Killer: Never make eye contact if you don’t mean it
• Wesley and Arab: Play a musical instrument
• Elsie: Seize the day
• Society Gentleman: Think about how the hot cakes will taste and the sunsets will look after 28 years
• Arab: Don’t forget your past
• Kitty: It’s ok to be scared of change
• Drunk: The hardest thing in life is to change
• Society Lady: Change is good
• Joe: Take an interest in other people
• Willie: Set a goal for yourself