WOW! What a wonderful, talented group of people with whom to perform! I have been involved with the Troupers since 2004 and our shows are always fun and demanding! We are so fortunate to have a first class director at the helm. Thanks, Bruce, for being you! This year he asked me to co-direct our Broadway revue, along with a very talented gal, Helen. Bruce still did the bulk of the work, but we are trying to lighten his load!
All proceeds from the show went to help fund our Vacation Bible School and the youth mission programs (Uganda, Colorado, Summer in the City). After all the bills were paid we were able to give these groups $2400!
About the photos: Yikes! Shooting in the dark is tough! The photos below are some of the best shots I was able to get the night of our final dress rehearsal. Unfortunately, I did not get shots of everyone in the cast and crew, and there were some shots that were so blurry or otherwise so bad, that I did not post them. Of course, the photographer doesn't get in too many shots, but, in this case, that meant that the ensembles I was singing with did not get in those shots either. :0(
"You have much to learn, young grasshopper." Yes...I do.
Bruce, Director Extraordinaire
"Part of Your World," from The Little Mermaid, sung by Sarah.
"Fugue for Tinhorns," from Guys & Dolls, sung by Lannis, David, & Richard.
"You Can't Get a Man with a Gun," from Annie Get Your Gun, sung by Carol.
"Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)," from Annie Get Your Gun, sung by Olivia & Randy.
"Soon It's Gonna Rain," from The Fantasticks, sung by Rita.
"Send in the Clowns," from A Little Night Music, sung by Linda.
"Standing on the Corner," from Most Happy Fella, sung by Gordon, David, Lannis, & Jeff.
"I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair," from South Pacific, sung by Bonnie.
She also had four dynamite "nurses" (Geri, Sandy, Diane, & Donna) singing backup,
but alas, no good shots.
"It's the Hard Knock Life," from Annie, sung by Hallie, Aryanna, Zoe, Faith, Ruth Ann, & Katie.
"We Open in Venice," from Kiss Me Kate, sung by
Gordon (except I didn't get him in this shot), Pam, Olivia, David, Geri, Bonnie, & Randy.
"On My Own," from Les Miserables, sung by Helen.
"Castle on a Cloud," from Les Miserables, sung by Hallie.
"Comedy Tonight," from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,
sung by Gordon & Randy.
"Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again," from The Phantom of the Opera,
sung by Sally.
Today I, with about 30 other folk, began our mission trip in a small community about 3 1/2 hours away. This is the third trip for many of the group (my second), where we are doing whatever we can to help the local food bank, Loaves & Fishes, to renovate the building in their new location.
Not a great shot, but I was trying to capture the many textures in this banner. Hmmm...composition?
Time to gear up for spring football! Bill and I attended the mandatory parent meeting to hear from the head coach. He introduced the 10 or so assistant coaches and trainers (!), and talked about what is expected of each of us as well as Alex. We then split into groups corresponding to Alex's grade level next school year (11), to hear about volunteer opportunities for the fall, getting advertising for the (huge) program, spirit wear, and the Booster Club! We knew what to expect this year since we are in year two of high school football, but I remember how overwhelmed we were at this time last year. It will be fun to watch Alex play Varsity on Friday nights!
The washer overflowed today, and yes, it was a hassle taking the wash to the laundromat, but everything was done at once! I had forgotten how nice it is to have ALL the laundry finished in a couple of hours! The cost is through the roof though! How do people afford this week by week?
I didn't take this one but I think it is so sweet. My sister took this shot with her iPhone. My niece, Liz, is in the background, then Kelsey, my great niece, and then my great, great niece, Katlyn, and my great, great nephew, Kolter! Crazy, since my own children are 16 and 20!
Even though I want to jump ahead to Easter, it is important to reflect on the events that are remembered on this day for so many Christians. Such a sacrifice God made for me, for you, for all of us. Think of the physical pain of Jesus; think of the mental anguish of his mother, Mary. Thank God we know the resurrection is just a few days away!
Hmmm...do you name the critters you see? I usually don't but I find myself enamored with them when I'm scrutinizing their photos. I had a time shooting Charlie; I'm thinking my shutter speed was set too slow.
Primroses are so pretty and there was a small field full of them! I must remember though to check the ground before I plop down to take shots; those ants were angry with me!
So often I think our small garden is growing very slowly but today I was able to pick some of our radishes! Remember that vegetable gardening is pretty new for me...what I learned: I need to plant several rows of radishes in order to reap enough to share at the food bank!
I am so thankful for the rain today! I am praying and hoping for a "real gully washer" for the rest of the state!
