Since 1991, more than 1,000 students have had the opportunity to participate in the Old Brick Playhouse’s Apprentice Program. Parents, friends and others who enjoy theater have come out to see their performances. There is always positive feedback. It was not until Wednesday though that there was such recognition that everyone should stand up and take notice. The Old Brick received a Coming Up Taller Award from the White House — one of only 15 such honors in the entire nation. According to the President’s Committee on Arts and Humanities, the national initiative recognizes and supports the programs that give children, especially those with great potential, an opportunity for creative expression. Sure it’s a lot of fun for the students to put on a play, and the audience gets to spend an evening being entertained. But the Apprentice Program is so much more than that.