GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2018 65 learning, the Starcatcher Management Board creates fun social activities to allow the students opportunities to socialize with their friends. Dr. Brian Celico notes "Starcatchers has given our son the op- portunity to do what he loves to do. This has greatly enriched his life and has provided him a great sense of camaraderie, pride and personal satisfaction.” Sara Egelston Akers, NTPA Executive Director and founder of the Starcatchers program is passionate about this program. “Our mission is to develop the character of youth through qual- ity performing arts experiences and family entertainment. Our Starcatcher program allows for those that may have once felt in- visible to be visible.” For more information visit Starcatchers.org North Texas Performing Arts Willow Bend Center for the Arts at Shops at Willow Bend 972.422.2575 NorthTexas Performing Arts’Starcatchers performers in TheJourneytoMadagascar