Saturday, July 19, 2008

Drama Queen

For those who have not been updated on Anna's most recent hobby, here is a little glimpse into what she has been doing. When Tim started Grad school and was competing his master's in a year (yes I said a year...and he has done it!) Anyways, he decided he could not coach her soccer team anymore and she did not want to play if daddy was not going to coach. So, I asked her what she thought she might want to do, if anything. She said "I want to take singing classes!" This was music to my ears(no pun intended) So as to not bore you with all of the legistics and how it all came about, a friend of ours told her about a local theater that was putting on "The Sound Of Music" and that she should try out. She did, and then was born Gretl Von Trapp. She did so well and really enjoyed the whole process, practices, hair and makeup, costumes, etc. When SOM was over, she wanted to know what was next. We, as her responsible (at least we try) parents decided to make her take at least a month break between plays.
Well, July rolled around and we signed her up for a drama camp put on by Missoula Children's Theater. It is a week long camp and at the end of the week they put on 2 performances. This summer the play was "The Little Mermaid." Lest you be confused, this was NOT the Little Mermaid you and I grew up watching. In fact the only thing similar was that the kids were "little" and there were "mermaids" in it. Anyways, she audtioned and got the part of a Seahorse. She had a special singing part and had so much fun! Today were the performances and it was so cute.
I think she has found something that she not only enjoys, but seems to be talented in! Next, she is off to "Seussical: The Musical" and "The King And I" auditions in the fall. We never thought our little drama queen would actually be a "Drama Queen!" She loves it, and we have fun watching our little star in the making!


Here she is getting her microphone put on for the first SOM performance


"Gretl" before the show!

The family Von Trapp

Being silly after the showThe Little Mermaid Cast -she is the 2nd seahorse from the right:)

Our little Seahorse!

6 comments:

Sean and Lendy said...

She's a cutie! Let us know how the auditions go and when the performances will be. Have fun on your trip!

Marc and Charity said...

Oh my goodness, what a doll! She looks so comfortable on stage! :) They will be Suessical the Musical here in Cardiff soon and I was thinking about taking Cerys to see it.

Stephanie Kay said...

How wonderful she's found something she enjoys! She looks so cute.

The Hibbard Family said...

Wow! I'm so proud of her! It is obvious she is finding her passion, even as a little one. What a precious sight to see! I'll be praying with you as you guide her into using that passion for the Lord. How fun to be a part of watching that!

Renae said...
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Sarah said...

So precious! And I love the family pics from the post before!