My kids just completed their spring Stage Kids session, culminating in their performance of Oz. It was another fun performance, and my kids enjoyed being a part of it. Oz is the story of the Wizard of Oz once Dorothy's house has landed. It has the same story and characters as the book, but the songs are all different and new.
The Eureka cast combined with the Peoria cast to bring this show to the stage.
All 3 of my kids had a variety of parts in this show.
Briggs was a munchkin, a teacup, and a baby flying monkey in the ensemble.
He continues to improve with knowing his songs and dances and creating his characters on stage.
His favorite part was when he got to jump on a trampoline as a baby monkey during the song 'Castle of No Return.' He was a pretty cute baby monkey!!
Adelie was a munchkin, the China Princess, and an Oz citizen. She was one of the munchkin soloists and got to do a short rap during one of the munchkin songs.
Her China princess scene was her biggest part in this play. She had a bunch of lines, and she was PERFECTLY sassy and demanding and haughty as the China princess. One of the directors said that there were several different people that mentioned how good the China princess was after the show. For a one scene part, Adelie killed it and was a highlight of the show.
Adelie also did a great job knowing all her songs and dances in the group numbers. She is now one of the kids in the front row during group numbers as a more "experienced" performer.
Staley was a munchkin, a scarecrow dancer, an Oz dancer, and the king of the winged monkeys.
She enjoyed being a featured dancer as a scarecrow and an Oz dancer.
She said her Oz dance was her favorite of the dances and her Oz dancer costume was her favorite of the show as well.
As the king of the winged monkeys, Staley had a handful of lines and a short solo in one of the songs.
No matter what part Staley has, she always loves any opportunity to perform and be on stage.
Each show gives opportunities to learn new things, try new things, and spend time with theater friends.
I wasn't great about getting pictures after the shows, but both sets of grandparents came (although I didn't get a Grandpa picture with the kids), as well as Zach's Aunt Sandi and Aunt Jan (who I missed during picture time.)
Stella and Olivia came with their mom to see the show. And it was fun that the kids' school friends Josie and Stanley joined Stage Kids for this session too.
It was another fun show with fun friends.
NTA has become such a big part of our lives. Ms. Kelleen and Ms. Taylor have provided so many opportunities for my kids.
I love every opportunity I have to watch my kids shine on stage.
I sure do love these little munchkins of mine!!
