Two months of work is about to culminate beginning tonight. My oldest daughter, MG, has been practicing and preparing with a group of young people; collaborating together to produce a top-notch stage show, “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.”. Much work, many new experiences, new friends. But now, the props are in place, the stage lighting set. The players are very excited. Tonight is opening night!

A MONTAGE OF WORDS

Theatre Camp. Learning songs. New faces. Dance steps. Goofiness. Work. Auditions. More work. Parent meetings. Volunteering. New faces. Jazz shoes. Listening and learning. Following directions. “Most Prepared”. Practice. New friends. Singing. Dancing. Schedules. All-day rehearsals. Tiredness. Excitement. Leotards. Costumes. Puffy paint. Tabards. Working together. Costume check. Bobby pins. Hair ties. Run throughs. Costume parade. Make up. Warm ups. Practice. Curled hair. Sack dinners. Tech rehearsal. Dress rehearsals. Excitement. Lots of fun. Lots of work. Props. Lighting. Entrances. Exits. “Places everyone!”…Tonight is opening night!