Staley and Adelie both declared this their favorite show yet. They both had their biggest parts yet. They both got to wear wigs for at least part of the show. (Adelie had a long black wig when she was a mermaid. I almost didn't recognize her.) And Staley had a mic for the whole show. All firsts for my girls...and apparently all super exciting!
Both girls were cast in the role they most wanted. Staley played Michael Darling. This was such a big role! She appeared in almost every scene with over 30 lines to memorize, as well as several small solos within songs. She had everything memorized within the first week of getting her part, and then worked on perfecting her English accent. She did great!! Adelie had two roles--as Vidia (a fairy) and Aquata (a mermaid). What could be better than a mermaid and a fairy for Adelie?? This was her first speaking role and she memorized her 3 lines and delivered them loudly and confidently. She was by far the smallest of the mermaids and fairies and looked SO CUTE flitting around with her big kid friends.
As always, the girls had lots of support from family and friends during the show.
Mrs. Doty (both girls' Kindergarten teacher) and her daughter were there.
A friend of mine from work came with her son, as well as a friend of Zach's from work that I didn't get a picture of.
The girls love when their cousins and aunts come.
So it was extra special that two sets of cousins and aunts made it to the performance. Two of Zach's aunts came too, although I also missed a picture with them.
There were also neighbors.
We live in a great neighborhood with some of the best neighbors who love our kids.
And, of course, there was support from grandparents as well.
The kids are blessed with grandparents who are so present in their lives.
The girls also invited their baby-sitter, Miss Olivia, who brought them flowers. So sweet!!
Two of Staley's good friends joined us for the play.
And Adelie invited her friend Jaci as well.
Stage Kids has not only been great for the girls in terms of acting and singing and dancing and confidence, but it has also brought some close friends into their lives.
Riley has become one of Adelie's closest friends because of Stage Kids. It's even better that she only lives a few blocks away from us.
And Anna and Mady have also become some of my girls favorite Stage Kids friends.
Despite age differences, my girls consider many of the older kids in the cast their friends as well.
I love the friendships that the girls have established just as much as the opportunities that Stage Kids provides.
Their teachers/directors are so wonderful and the girls both love performing for them. My favorite part of watching the shows is seeing how much fun the girls are having on stage and how evident it is that they are enjoying themselves.
I love Stage Kids and this was another wonderful show with my wonderful girls!!
