Tonight's the night! The Music Man opens with a performance at 7 p.m. If any of my thousands of loyal readers would like to come, you can get discount tickets here by using code "MMCast". Am I nervous? Not yet ... but the jitters will come in time.
This has been an amazing experience. I, the woman who wanted to be invisible, got way out of my comfort zone and made a huge time commitment that has me pretty worn out. But it's a great energy, I am working with really nice people, and I have made new friends.
One thing that has really stood out during this experience has been the talent of the kids involved. The older ones are so nice to the younger ones and help them out. They are all pretty together and make their cues, say their lines, and are a lot of fun to be around. As I am growing, I am honored to see them growing as well. In general, I am pretty awkward and uncomfortable around kids. My mom is a high school teacher, and the students (grossly generalizing) are disrespectful, foul-mouthed, and uncooperative. Every time I help her chaperone, I am amazed that she's not in jail. Working with the kids in this musical has been a completely different experience, and it has definitely shown me a perspective on the youth of today that I had forgotten exists. Recognizing that it is a different demographic is important, but I am grateful still, particularly because my eyes, mind, and heart are a little more open than they have been in a long time. These kids have worked so hard and even though they're not mine, I'm really proud of each and every one of them.
That being said, I'll see you at the curtain call! Break a leg, everyone!
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I'm so grateful we met!! And thrilled to be at your side picking and talking :) Break a leg and see you tonight!
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