Really Rosie

For the past few months Erin has been involved with a theater workshop. It was run by the same people who direct the plays we generally do, but was almost entirely participant driven. They worked on a short play called "Really Rosie". Erin was Buttermilk The Cat. She loved the roll and got to crawl around on the stage and meow and rub Rosie's ankles.

The kids got to learn a lot about producing a play. They talked about costuming and set design. They did much of the blocking and choreography themselves. They learned about publicity and got to design a poster for the play.

This was the first thing that Erin's done that we haven't been involved in. She thought that was just the coolest thing. She walked into each rehearsal just like she hops on the bus every morning, without looking back at mommy. Then I'd get some of the low-down on the ride back home. She taught me some of the dances (in the living room of course) and let me help her learn her lines.

 

 

It was a very special experience Sunday though, to attend a show and be able to watch her from the audience. Usually we're with her on stage, or peering from backstage. So we don't really get to watch her. This was the first time we just sat back, relaxed (except for the first few moments, when mommy realized Erin was wearing the wrong costume) and enjoyed the show. It was fantastic!!!!

My little girl certainly is growing up.