INTERVIEW: Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern on being approached to tell this story, on why they wanted to do this project.

The transcript discusses the excitement and nerves of presenting work in a theater with a large audience. It highlights the collaboration with U.S. Figure Skating to commemorate a team that died in a crash, emphasizing the importance of capturing first-hand accounts. The event is described as a significant celebration of figure skating, featuring all 13 gold medalists together for the first time.

How did the speakers feel about presenting their work to a large audience for the first time?

• Bored and uninterested

• Confused and anxious

• Excited and nervous

• Indifferent and calm

What was the main reason the speakers were approached by U.S. Figure Skating?

• To create a commemorative event for a team

• To write a book about figure skating

• To organize a new competition

• To design a new skating routine

Why was it important to capture first-hand accounts from family members?

• Because they were the only ones available

• To ensure the story was told accurately

• To make the event more entertaining

• To gather more audience members

What was significant about the event mentioned in the final section?

• It was a private event with no audience

• It was held in a new venue

• It was the first figure skating event ever

• It was the first time all 13 gold medalists were together

How did the speakers describe the overall event?

• As a quiet memorial

• As a casual meeting

• As a small gathering

• As a huge celebration for figure skating