Sunday, February 12, 2012

Into The Woods

My daughter is playing in her first community production, Into the Woods. Here are a few of their promo shots, none of which shows her. Jessie's part is a small part, but she plays it beautifully.
The set is mind-blowing, not only visually but logistically, each piece is designed to pull off 2 or more different parts. These books open up to the interior of each character's house and then play another part in the finale with even more artwork on the back!

The carriage is life-sized and fully operational!

Rapunzel's tower, though you'd never guess it here, is Cinderella's mother's tree on the other side!
The costumes are fantastic! Some were borrowed from another theater, so we are being extra careful with them.
Opening weekend sold out and a complete success! Congratulations ALL!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Can't keep me down!

My paints are not totally dried up. I am doing something!
This is my son, though in real life he much more handsome.
Opening night at the Thea-TAH is tomorrow night! Jessica has a part and Rubin is a stage-hand and I am helping with costumes and changes backstage (on some nights).
It's community theater, Jessie's first experience other than school and church. She got a small part, with a small song, to begin with, but the director has expanded her part to include another song and a costume change, and she'll be in the finale instead of in a stationary position.  It is exciting and exhausting. I'll probably post a little in the next few weeks on how the production is going.
She has already been asked to audition for two upcoming productions. She is living her dream and I am proud.
In the meantime, I am sewing or painting very little and am missing it. Maybe I will adjust to the new pace and carve out some creative time.
stay tuned...