DH, T and R had the opportunity to participate in a unique stage experience this past summer. Our stake joined with members of the LDS church from the British Isles to tell the story of the Oakey's, an English family that joined the church in England during the mission ministry of Wilford Woodruff, and who subsequently crossed the Atlantic and participated in the western migration of the Willie and Martin handcart companies. The musical was written by a British man, who came here to direct it. Though it was a huge commitment for our family to go to rehearsals and performances throughout the summer, it was such a cool thing for them to all be a part of. I opted out of participating because A - I had so much on my plate already, and B - someone needed to take care of E. It was the right choice.
Our performers, along with my parents and DH's dad, after a Saturday matinee.
I was a little worried about how my kids would handle the extensive rehearsal/performance schedule. It involved a lot of backstage waiting. They handled it like little pros.
T and R both had dancing and singing parts. T got to do a do-si-do front and center, and R had his own little jig solo. In that little cap and suspenders, it ranks among the top five cutest things I've ever seen. I was so proud of them both.
DH and the kids made great friendships within the international cast. This is the writer/composer/director of the musical and his wife.
DH played the part of Ephraim Hanks, a man who was sent from the Salt Lake Valley to rescue the Martin and Willie handcart companies. I was so proud of him. He's a great performer. I know the end of the run was bittersweet for him. He misses it a little.
But nobody misses the beard.
Our performers, along with my parents and DH's dad, after a Saturday matinee.I was a little worried about how my kids would handle the extensive rehearsal/performance schedule. It involved a lot of backstage waiting. They handled it like little pros.
T and R both had dancing and singing parts. T got to do a do-si-do front and center, and R had his own little jig solo. In that little cap and suspenders, it ranks among the top five cutest things I've ever seen. I was so proud of them both.DH and the kids made great friendships within the international cast. This is the writer/composer/director of the musical and his wife.DH played the part of Ephraim Hanks, a man who was sent from the Salt Lake Valley to rescue the Martin and Willie handcart companies. I was so proud of him. He's a great performer. I know the end of the run was bittersweet for him. He misses it a little.
But nobody misses the beard.
1 comments:
Your husband's part was my favorite.
It was a delight to see your kids enjoying performing and doing it well.
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