24 Hour Drama Project-update..

This is the photo on the front page of the local paper. Amy is top right.

You can read the article here.

The 24 Hour Project

A few weeks ago my kids started talking about something called the 24 Hour Drama Project. I paid little attention. They love being in plays, musicals, acting classes, and anything else that pertains to the theater.

I did start to pay attention when I listened more carefully to them talk. They would have 2 rehearsals-for the whole play. They would get a script at the first rehearsal. The rehearsals would run from 12 noon to 12 midnight. At the end of the second night, at midnight-the show would go on--at 12:00 MIDNIGHT. They really, really wanted their father and I to attend--at MIDNIGHT--after 2 twelve hour rehearsals.
After taking naps, (their father and I) we headed out the door at 11:00pm. This is my sleeping time--it felt very strange to leave the house at this hour--but I was very surprised to see that there were others out and about. HOW STRANGE...I thought only kids home from college were out at this time of night.
At 24 seconds before midnight-we all counted down, and then the show began.

I have to admit I didn't understand all parts of the show--it was very deep, especially for the hour it was performed. I did figure out that Danny represented time-time who obviously likes to snack?

Becky was day-and the guy to her right was night. They fell in love.

Danny accompanied by "science".

Amy and Laura were humans--dancing humans.

Becky.

Amy

The Collins' performers after the show-at 2:00 am.

We are all a little tired today!

Jump, jump, jump!!

The kids had a wonderful time this past weekend at Mary-Kate's graduation party.
I am happy to report that there were no broken bones after an hour of trampoline jumping.
Mark did fall out of the hammock after it flipped over when I took Kimberly out immediately after taking this photo. He only hurt his dignity.
Jump, jump.....
jump!!

Secret Garden

We have had a very exciting weekend around here. Holy Cross Academy performed the musical "The Secret Garden. The kids began in December, and the past weekend we were treated to one of the most professional shows that I have ever seen performed by a school.
They were truly remarkable.


Becky helped with the pre-show craziness. This performance was put on without the help of a public school budget. Things were borrowed, made by hand, or donated by friends of the school.

Matt was Lt. Wright. Here he is getting into character before the sh0w.

Amy was a dreamer. She is in make-up here with her friend Maggie.

Daniel's part was Albert, the main characters father. He is posing with Josh (Fakir).

Matt sang beautifully. This was his first show ever.

Dan and his stage wife Maria. Dan is a real pro at performing. This is his third show.

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Amy was the most beautiful girl on stage.

Everyone enjoyed the encore, especially Dan.