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....Look a lot like Christmas! December is here and Noah's gleefully clicking our Hallmark ornament to count down the days. Aside from our home, which is now fully decked out for Christmas, signs of the season are all around us. For one, our calendar is booked to capacity. Our first weekend in December is no exception, as it's kicked off the festivities and been filled to the brim.
Friday night, Noah shared his annual limo ride with Tina. He enjoys this yearly tradition, as part of the Beaver Dam downtown Christmas. The crowd and activity were lower than the past, probably because the parade switches locations every year and it's in a neighboring town. This was actually helpful as we couldn't stay long, due to Noah having a ballgame, and it allowed us leave without complaints!
As our Saturday evening was full, we opted for a lazy morning, complete with a big breakfast. We then settled down for a Christmas movie marathon. My DVR is filled with recorded shows for the holiday now and any opportunity we have is spent snuggling by the fire watching favorites. A few get saved for the entire season, as I'll watch them over and over. "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," my all-time favorite cartoon and "Meet Me in St. Louis," a newly treasured movie for the holidays. I've loved the Grinch since I was a kid and know every word by heart, which happens not to be two sizes too small! By chance a couple years ago, I stumbled upon the latter. I instantly feel in love with the musical, as the happy songs reminded me of ones my Grandpa McGuffin would sing. Set in the early 40s, I also love imagining how my Grandparents looked and lived during that time.
Last night we headed out for the Christmas parade, held in Hartford this year. This parade is at night, so sparkling lights floated down the street for our viewing pleasure. Well, actually they moved at a snail's pace. Even though the parade lasted an hour (5 minutes between each float!), we had time to kill before our next stop, a Christmas play, so we lingered at a local cafe for appetizers and desserts. Walking across the street and up the steps to the Courthouse Players, we saw "Rockin around the Christmas tree." It was full of laughs, music, and Christmas spirit. -Go see it!
Today, we'll bookend the weekend with another yearly activity - the Living Christmas Story at Green River Baptist. Unlike a typical one manager scene nativity, this allows you to drive through a live narration, from conception to birth. It's a story I never grow tired of hearing and seeing it acted out each year always fills my heart with the joy and wonder that is Christmas.
Even though it's been a busy weekend, and I know more are to come this month, it's a worthwhile busy. The commitments we have are grounded by family, friends, and God. It's a time of year we pause, even while in constant motion, to remember the reason for the season, to celebrate His birth, and to be surrounded by those we love. It's no doubt why it's "the most wonderful time of the year!"
Showing posts with label courthouse players. Show all posts
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Silent Nun...
Did that get your attention? If not, how about the fact that I'll be playing a nun who took a vow of silence in an upcoming CHP production!
Last night, I auditioned for the play, "Alibis" which will be showing at the Courthouse in May. It's a typical "who-dunnit" mystery with a comedic twist. I'm excited to get my feet back on the stage, even if my voice will get lots of rest in this role. As I haven't even read the script yet, that's about all I can say, except that I believe it will be tons of laughs, both on and off the stage. I'll be sure to post more about the dates as we get closer and hope to see many of my "silent readers" among the crowds!
For those of you who didn't know I love to be on stage, now you do. I caught the theatre bug way back in high school when two beloved teachers, Mrs. Ranney and Ms. Elmore, shared their love of the arts with us. I think I was in every play the school performed throughout my four years there and was VP of the Drama club my senior year.
I came a long way from my first small role of "Angel #3" in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," where my one line was some whine about my wings being broken. By the end, I'd had a taste of every level of the theatre from on the stage, behind the stage, lights/sound, and even directing. And I owe it all to Mrs. R and Elmom. They molded and shaped us as actors, invested numerous hours for us, and most of all instilled a love of theatre that will be with me forever.
Over the years, I'd often thought about auditioning for our local theatre group - the Courthouse Players, but life and work and kids seemed to trump in priority. Actually, one of the biggest reasons I didn't, and couldn't, for years was because of position I had with Relay and the many nights and weekends I was already away. I figured I either would miss every practice, because of the meetings I had, or didn't want to miss a night with the boys on the rare occassions I was home. When I changed jobs a few years ago, auditioning was one of my goals.
In 2008, I was in Steel Magnolias, at that time my favorite movie, and I played the role of Truvy. I made lasting friendships with a group of women and above all am grateful for those relationships. Never would I have imagined though that the lines we practiced and cried over would come so true for me, just four short months later when I lost Austin. I will always remember and treasure the moment at the funeral home when all those ladies came as a group, gathered around me in one giant hug, and whispered some of those quotes to me.
Some people may think it strange that you could grow so close with a group of strangers in just a matter of weeks, but that's what happens. Often there are better stories behind the stage than on at any production you go to see. There's drama (of course!), lots of laughter, and often tears. And that's what I'm looking forward to again. A new play, new strangers who I'm sure will quickly become friends, and spending time doing something I so passionately enjoy. I can't wait!
Last night, I auditioned for the play, "Alibis" which will be showing at the Courthouse in May. It's a typical "who-dunnit" mystery with a comedic twist. I'm excited to get my feet back on the stage, even if my voice will get lots of rest in this role. As I haven't even read the script yet, that's about all I can say, except that I believe it will be tons of laughs, both on and off the stage. I'll be sure to post more about the dates as we get closer and hope to see many of my "silent readers" among the crowds!
For those of you who didn't know I love to be on stage, now you do. I caught the theatre bug way back in high school when two beloved teachers, Mrs. Ranney and Ms. Elmore, shared their love of the arts with us. I think I was in every play the school performed throughout my four years there and was VP of the Drama club my senior year.
I came a long way from my first small role of "Angel #3" in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," where my one line was some whine about my wings being broken. By the end, I'd had a taste of every level of the theatre from on the stage, behind the stage, lights/sound, and even directing. And I owe it all to Mrs. R and Elmom. They molded and shaped us as actors, invested numerous hours for us, and most of all instilled a love of theatre that will be with me forever.
Over the years, I'd often thought about auditioning for our local theatre group - the Courthouse Players, but life and work and kids seemed to trump in priority. Actually, one of the biggest reasons I didn't, and couldn't, for years was because of position I had with Relay and the many nights and weekends I was already away. I figured I either would miss every practice, because of the meetings I had, or didn't want to miss a night with the boys on the rare occassions I was home. When I changed jobs a few years ago, auditioning was one of my goals.
In 2008, I was in Steel Magnolias, at that time my favorite movie, and I played the role of Truvy. I made lasting friendships with a group of women and above all am grateful for those relationships. Never would I have imagined though that the lines we practiced and cried over would come so true for me, just four short months later when I lost Austin. I will always remember and treasure the moment at the funeral home when all those ladies came as a group, gathered around me in one giant hug, and whispered some of those quotes to me.
Some people may think it strange that you could grow so close with a group of strangers in just a matter of weeks, but that's what happens. Often there are better stories behind the stage than on at any production you go to see. There's drama (of course!), lots of laughter, and often tears. And that's what I'm looking forward to again. A new play, new strangers who I'm sure will quickly become friends, and spending time doing something I so passionately enjoy. I can't wait!
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