We had a full week of fun at the theater. After two nights of Staley's Shakespeare play, we followed immediately with two nights of all three kids performing in 'Beauty and the Beast, Jr.'
The Eureka cast joined with the Peoria cast to bring this amazing show to the stage.
All 3 kids were very excited about their parts in this show. Staley was cast as Madame de la Grande Bouche (the opera singing wardrobe), Adelie was Chip (the talking teacup), and Briggs was a villager and a dancing spoon. Both girls had a number of lines to learn, and Staley had a few short solos. This was Adelie's biggest part she's ever had and was SO excited to have this big opportunity. She was perfect for the part of Chip! All 3 kids rocked their parts!!
This might have been my favorite of all the shows the kids have done with NTA. The script was great, the casting was phenomenal, the costumes and sets were amazing, and it was just thoroughly enjoyable. I loved it!!
Adelie's two best friends decided to join for the summer session, so Adelie loved getting to spend the extra time with them.
Staley's friend, Olivia, also joined this session. It's fun to watch my kids introduce something they love to their friends.
And, of course, the kids always love getting to spend time with their NTA friends as well.
Each show brings the kids new friendships. I love that they get the opportunity to meet kids of different ages from different towns and different schools.
And each show brings many people who support our kids. Uma and Papa never miss a show.
Grammie and Grandpa are also always there in the audience too. Our friends, Krista and Steve, came for the performance this time too.
Briggs' friend, Dava, came one night with her mom and sister.
The kids' babysitter, Miss Olivia, also came to support them. And although I didn't get pictures with them, Aunt Sandi and Aunt Jan were there. So were Aunt Carrie, Uncle Erik, and Elliott. I am always so thankful that my kids have so many people investing in them and supporting them.
It was a great way to finish off our summer. Loved watching my kids and all their hard work pay off as they shined on the stage once again.
