Friday's Tattler

Today is the play. We've worked very hard these past few weeks to bring to life our spring play. It's been a first adventure for the little ones and a personal achievement for our older kids who have done several plays. You can see how each of the older children have evolved. Just being on stage in front of many people is enough to scare a lot of people. When you are three, you must make the decision whether this is fun or not. We hope every little guy or gal thinks it's fun.

The older children have taken their roles seriously and have tried to put a lot of themselves into playing one person or another. Kamden has developed a wonderful St. Patrick. He is serious, considerate and funny as I am sure the real St. Patrick must have been. Andrew has developed a thoughtful, inquisitive, and earnest Druid Master role- he enjoys the name Chicken Face.

Emma has brought Queenie to life with her interpretation of the all knowing, all teasing, helpful and loving Queenie - Friend of God - Friend of Leps. Her voice is strong and her entrance is dignified and lovely. We are so proud of all of them.

The middle ground is covered by the Leprechauns better known as the Leps. They are still learning to be actors, and they are still squirreling around. Sometimes they remember a line and sometimes they don't.

Our Druid Princesses are a basketful of beauties. They have really done a beautiful job this year. They are campy and elegant and they make me laugh. Every one of them has made their part a perfect part for them.

The Snakes and the Brownies are as cute as every we have had. We actually bought a couple of costumes for India and Kylie because this is such a special year and we wanted something different. We were delighted that Kylie and India were the first to know their whole scene. We have added and added and added to their scene, and they have responded with such positive delight.

Austin has really come into his own with the role as Mr. O'Leary. He seems to have really enjoyed this role and he has learned his lines beautifully. The other O'Learys are doing very well too.

We have no one to read the initial story to our audience this year, but Mr. Jaylen has agreed to be our narrator, and his mother, Miss Kelly, has come up with a very ingenious plan to allow him to tell this story. We are so proud of him.

Please arrive before 3:00. We will begin the play very close to 3:00 and will lock the front door and take the bell down at 3:00. Please enter through the kitchen if you are late. Not a lot of seating this year. We have a double back drop, so there is no standing in the front hall. It's about 30 minutes this year.

Please don't forget to bring a treat to share.

Looking forward to it....