For WEEKS now my oldest two have been in rehearsals for their school’s fall play. Hours and hours…and then a few more hours of rehearsals.
Their school work did not stop, nor did their practices and matches for soccer and cross-country.
And then there were the hours (literally) of me searching for "loud" pants and a bow tie. Apparently, loud boy pants don’t exist in the fall, those must be made for summer (college) boys only. And bow ties? Fuggetaboutit :/ (OF COURSE, a friend told me AFTER THE FACT you can get bow ties at Hobby Lobby…).
Well, last night was their production.
And it was good!
Their school is LOW budget when it comes to this kind of thing–they don’t have a real stage to perform on (it’s in the adjacent church’s auditorium/sanctuary). Still, it didn’t really matter, the talent level pulled it off in spite of that.
Rach’s part was smallish, but when she was on stage, she looked at ease. She didn’t over-act and her lines were delivered well and on queue.
And Thom? My first born son?
He was in his element.
Seeing a kid flourish in a setting for which they were made does something to a parent. I caught a glimpse of happens to mothers when they see their children’s careers take off in music or Hollywood–a MUCH, MUCH smaller scale, but I felt the slightest twinge of all that. My heart exploded, and I think what might happen to Hollywood moms is their heart explodes, which then triggers some of their brains to explode. My brain is still (somewhat) intact (my heart is still fire-workin’ though).
He was the youngest student with a lead role (he’s in seventh, all the other leads were high schoolers), but he had presence. And, you know this part is important to me–he made us laugh. Out loud. And NOT just me :).
There was no flash photography, but that didn’t stop me from taking 200 pictures; sadly, most of the images will just have to remain lodged in my Mama-memory banks, but here’s a shot of the two of them on stage together (center two).
Which reminds me, they were each other’s biggest cheerleaders and it was a delight to see them encouraging–and COACHING–each other.
I could so be the stage mom if I let my heart lead, lol. Yep, good thing the brain’s still in control ;).
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They are good looking kids like their mom. My two daughters were in plays in high school, but not my son. He is very reserved (shy). I think the world is a lot easier for extroverts.
How awesome that they were cheering each other on!
Don’t worry about it, I have a hunch you’d be a little different than Britney or Lindsey’s mothers! 😉
My grandson is in his first play next week! I hope he does as well as your kiddoes did!
What a great moment for all of you. I will be enrolling Pete in the local theater here in January. He has quite a flair for drama and has made several “films” here at home. I know what you mean about them being in their element.
What a great experience for them and you. I used to love being in plays when I was younger now I think I’d be too self conscious!
What was the play?
What a fun thing to do! Does this mean that he will probably be participating in all the upcoming Drama events?
That is terrific! We just finished our fall production so I know what you are talking about.
How fun! 🙂 Lovely looking kids. 😀
YOU would be the perfect stage Mom. You understand image, persona, PR, the like. You could really support your kids in a positive way.
We explored the theatre thing too. Our kids were both in a select drama group, performed in their school plays, and they even went to Russia on a mission trip. (Christian school.) What a fabulous experience.
We also had them in outside “acting for the camera” classes, and they were extras in a couple of movies… paid! Actually, I got involved too… long story. (Suffice to say e-Mom is in a short segment of a Chinese TV mini-series.)
Anyhoo, congratulations on their performance Robin. You must be such a proud Momma. Applause!
You just need some alcohol and some pregnancy and you’re there!
It’s posts like these that make me wish Hailey had a brother.
how fun! the roo-girl is in her first musical this spring. but i’m used to the stage-mom feeling after all her cheer competitions. there is an amazing joy you get from watching your children perform and succeed.
Junebug, I think you’re right…but I have learned there’s a difference between “shy” and “reserved”.
Lisa, surely you’re right….
Sandy, Oooooo, let me know, okay :).
Robinella, I probably should’ve done that a long time ago w/T…we could “see” this coming, lol. (Good luck w/Pete!)
Alix, an OLD one, “Curtain Going Up” by Gregory Johnston. I used to LOVE to perform, too. Now? I guess my blog’s my stage :/.
Karmyn, I don’t know…he loves sports, too, so we’ll see…
E-mom, you have GOT to post that video! Find it!! (But, how cool @ your kids when they were younger….!)
Willowtree, if I was pregnant I’d need a whole lot more than alcohol!
Jenny, are you telling me something?
Janet…and I’ve had to watch them perform and NOT “succeed”, too. That is tough…. Can’t wait to hear more about Roo :).
congratulations on the joy of it