Well we've got the first 3 performances under our belt. When they say it takes a village to raise a child...let's just say it takes a big city to put on a children's musical production.
These kids have been in countless performances. They've had to learn tons of lines. Remember cues. Sing on key. Sit for uncomfortable make-up and hair sessions.
They are professionals through and through.
This is the director...Jennifer Hicks. I'm in awe that she and the other leaders were able to pull something this big together. It blows my mind really.
I have a little confession to make. I really don't like musicals. I think they are a tad corny. I mean breaking out in song mid-sentence. Just spit it out already. Do we really need a song??
But this was GOOD! The songs made sense. The scenes kept me interested. They harmonized and sounded amazing!!!! I am beyond impressed.
These are just kids, but they made me forget they were kids. Can you find Big Chick?? Hint she's on the floor in the middle.
And the best part...they pray before the shows. They leave scriptures for the kids in a special place. It's encouraging and uplifting. It's for His glory...not their own.
There isn't a sense of self importance and competition. They seem to really love each other. It's like a big family.
The beautiful and talented Lindy...aka Mulan!
One amazingly gifted kid...Mushu...wow!
We had a little surprise on Saturday. It started spitting snow. I've never seen such a flurry of excitement. The kids had their noses pressed against the windows, heads bowed in prayer that it would stick. TOO FUNNY! It didn't stick by the way;) So glad. I really don't miss it at all!
Really the icing on the cake has been the sense of community. We are officially involved in something. A good something! The time zap has totally paid off. We have made some wonderful new friends and memories that we will never forget. Does it get any better than that? Now it's off to do 2 more performances today. Wish us luck...or break a leg or whatever it is they say...the show must go on;)
Have a blessed day.
408. adults who invest in children
409. giving a labor of love
410. learning to french braid
411. seeing my child live out a dream!
412. the sound of children singing
what a fabulous production! and the community you've described is such a gift. very cool.
ReplyDeletehave fun! xo
Now this is not your everyday kid's play. Wow! I'm amazed by all the beautiful details. It's so impressive. You and Big Chick have much to be proud of.
ReplyDeleteOne word sums it up.... AWESOME! Is that your dragon hanging above the stage? :)
ReplyDeletei am trying to get my printer to PRINT already and decided I pop by for a visit:)
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the excitement with you friend.
You daughters are precious..enjoy it all.
We are supposed to get snow tonight..hope so. I would LOVE to have a snow day with the kids
xo
Looking forward to experiencing the show tonight! The Wild Orange's first play...cross your fingers that she'll be quiet like a ninja...and need to pee only at appropriate times!
ReplyDeleteSuch great pictures - one of the things I loved best when my daughter was in the high school play was her being able to see such nice, kind and supportive teenagers. Most of them are in our church and they still talk with her - it is such a great community experience.
ReplyDeleteBreak a leg with the rest of the performances!
Take care,
Laura
WOW they all look so amazing. I wish I could have seen it for myself. Not a musical fan either but I think this looks so fun.. Beautiful make up work and costumes.
ReplyDeleteWow! This play is a big deal! The costumes, set, make-up look stunning! I love that they incorporate prayer and scripture...beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a production. Tell big chick to break a leg, from happygirl. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is nothing short of an amazing production! How fun to be a part of something like that:)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited your family got to be a part of something so special!
ReplyDeleteYes! There must be songs! Sometimes, anyway. Loved your pictures of the whole process, congrats to everyone! Ann
ReplyDeleteI don't think I knew this was a musical. The costumes and makeup are fantastic! I especially love all the colors.
ReplyDeleteI love musicals! I would be happy to see one good one a week. :)
I just love that your family has found something to invest in together.....what memories and experience your big chick is getting!!! It will be invaluable to her as she grows older.
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of her for getting on stage and performing in front of so many people...what a huge accomplishment. :) And kudos to you for jumping in and volunteering your time and talents!!!
this is so impressive!~ i'm so happy for your sweet girl. i picked her out right away! :) so proud of her too!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing performance Becky and the kids look great! It is so much easier to meet people in a new place when you have kids ~ I just knew you would find that sense of community and make new friends ~ you are just too cute to pass up! Hope you had a great week-end. xo
ReplyDeleteFun! Love that it snowed there! Now that the play is over, what are you going to do with all your free time? ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures from the show. Wish I could have been in that audience! Seems like such an awesome journey since your family has shared from the nerves or auditioning to now a successful show! Big Chick is so blessed to have such supportive parents. ;) I bet she was awesome!
ReplyDeleteWOWZA!!! That looks like it was an amazing performance. Lucky Chickie to be in such a fun and exciting show. So glad you are feeling more at home and jealous you learned to french braid. My poor girlies were never able to wear cute braids because I was too uncoordinated...bad mommy :)
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you I LOVE MUSICALS...my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with all the hard work everyone went through to pull this all off.
the costumes
the make-up..wow
hours and hours of practice.
Memories experienced that will never be forgotten by any of them.
Love this post! Love theater too. Oh, how I miss it.
ReplyDeleteCommunity. So thankful for that for you Becky!
And, you have now experienced what a dusting of snow does in the South. Pure glee!
What an amazing production!! That group looks fun - I believe you will be doing design sets for a long time!! - and I do believe that's a wonderful thing :)
ReplyDeleteHope the rest of the performances go well!
Memories for a lifetime for your sweet girl! I'm sure she is so appreciative of all the hard work you also put in this adventure and for your support!
ReplyDeletewow, that really does look amazing for such young kids. so happy that it has been such a positive experience for both of you. go, big chick! : )
ReplyDeleteJust LOVE all these photos. They are so wonderful and what a great experience. You did a great job with the hair and make up stuff. I can't wait to catch up this week. Lov eyou.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful costumes and the make up was amazing!!!!:O) We had sleet and big flaky snowflakes for an hour then gone boy was I relieved!!!!:O) Have a great week:O)
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing
ReplyDeleteproduction. It is always
a great feeling to be part
of a team! BC looked
adorable, as do you Mrs.
Blondie southern mama!
xx Suzanne
I LOVE musicals! Seriously, I wish life worked that way... just burst out into song when you don't have the words to convey what you feel. I think music and songs express how I feel way better than I ever could. ;o)
ReplyDeleteThe makeup looks great!!! It's all so professional looking, actors, stage, everything!
Sometimes I think our life IS a musical....hahahaha! Except none of us can sing, although my Eli thinks he can sing opera--LOL!
ReplyDeleteAnd HOLY AMAZING PRODUCTION! So much work you've all put in to this and even more precious memories coming out of it. I had goosebumps!
Favorite parts:
Your baby dragon hanging up above
Spying your Big Chick on stage & you with friends
The scripture postings.... :)
Their makeup and costumes are outstanding! Talk about a production! I think it's such a good thing for kids to be involved in the arts. They gain so much self-confidence from it. Sounds like you and your daughter have finally found a place to call HOME.
ReplyDeleteMy youngest just finished "Annie" here in Houston, but your production looks like an even bigger deal! Great costumes and makeup! I know how tiring it can be, but so great to hear it's paying off in relationships. What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteLoved your confession about musicals. Made me laugh. :)
xo,
Linsey
oh, this is so fantastic!
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing opportunity for all of you.
how sweet is it that they leave encouraging verses for the kids?!
i love that!
and the makeup and costumes are super impressive!
xo
Fantastic! That seems like such a major production, especially compared to the small version of Oliver I was in, in grade 8. hahah! So neat! I love the make up and cotumes. And some of those photos of yours, awesome! :D I have to admit, I kinda like musicals...yay... I do! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, Becky, that looked like some production. I think it's so great that kids have drama in schools today. It just enforces that sense of community that is so important. Congrats to Big Chick!
ReplyDeleteThats amazing! i am so glad that big chick is doing something that she loves doing! i bet she is having so much fun! And your dragon looks amazing!
ReplyDelete-Tamara
I mentioned you in a post! If you want to check it out :)
http://climbingthelatter.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-finally-did-it.html
It all looks like it is going amazingly and your on your way to a great run.
ReplyDeleteAll of your photos were wonderful of the children. Glad to hear it was such a great experience.
ReplyDeletethe sets are beautiful! the show looks amazing... did big chick LOVE it??
ReplyDeleteI LOVED looking at all of these pictures! What a fabulous production!
ReplyDeleteOh looking at these pictures makes me so happy! I adore musicals but I can admit that they're corny
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