DRESS REHEARSALS

WOW!

What a roller coaster ride it has been the past few nights as we have carried out our dress rehearsals.

As the scenes rush by and the band plays on stage........

..... ever wondered what a production of hustle and bustle you find in the back?

The "hair & makeup" room.....  Heidi and her crew have them looking mighty fine!

                                                                    Cute kids in every shape and form.....

                   Family members wishing each other good luck, reveling in the experience together......

I loved this peek into the private dressing room of Kent as he quietly prepares his mind for the upcoming scenes.                    What dedication!

More squeals and giggles from friends.....

While yet others find time to study and ponder in the midst of all the commotion about them.....

The final hurrah has come to an end. 

The lessons have been learned, the bows have been taken, the kinks hopefully worked out.

After the rehearsal tonight, I looked out at all of you dedicated saints.

I couldn't help but notice many a tired face.
Even our ever exuberant pick-a-little ladies seemed exhausted to the core.

The shows are about to begin. 

Now is your time to shine, to share the joy which you have been

able to experience over the past few months with so many others,

to touch lives with those gifts you have been given. 

Might I share with you cast, crew, and orchestra members alike a little shot from tonight.....

.... a few unsuspecting audience members in my view. 

Here they are experiencing for the first time your hard work and dedication.  Do you see the joy in their faces?  Can you imagine the many smiles you will bring over the next few evenings?  Exhausting as it may seem, don't lose heart!  Keep it up!!!

Break a Leg!  It's Showtime!