The girls finished up their spring semester of Stage Kids with their production of High School Musical, Jr. I can think of no better way to celebrate Mother's Day week-end than to watch my girls 3 times on stage doing something they love.
The Eureka/Tremont cast performed 2 shows on Saturday. Both girls were part of the thespian group in the ensemble. Staley had a brief role as one of the kids who sang really poorly during the musical auditions. She did awful! :)
Then the girls were asked to fill in with the Bloomington cast on Sunday. Adelie was especially helpful in being a big-kid helper for a little girl in the cast. It's so fun to see Adelie grow in her confidence and knowledge on stage enough to take a younger kid under her wing.
We stayed after the final performance to help take down the set. It was so fun seeing my girls embrace a new, behind-the-scenes aspect of theater life.
The girls invited their friends, Olivia and Stella, along with their mom to come see the performance.
Of course, they also were supported by their grandparents...
more grandparents, an aunt, cousins...
and Miss Vickie.
One of Adelie's school friends whose sister was in the show brought Adelie flowers. So sweet!
The friendships that the girls have gained through Stage Kids have been some of the biggest blessings.
There are so many bigger kids that serve as role models and friends. I'm hopeful that my girls will be that for the younger kids as they continue to grow.
Their directors, Ms. Kelleen and Ms. Taylor, continue to give them opportunities to grow on stage and do something that they really enjoy.
I love how the stage gives my kids opportunities for learning important life lessons. Working as a group, handling disappointment, being happy and doing your best with the role you are given, confidence, the importance of the work done behind the scenes, how to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds,...
Stage Kids has been such a blessing for our family. It was another wonderful show and another wonderful opportunity for my girls to do something they love. Now...on to Seussical, Jr.
