Our school Ta'iala Academy did its first Christmas play this December. It was adorable! The play is called Santa's Workshop, and if you're from Reading Pennsylvania or Florence Kentucky you may have played one of the parts when you were younger!
Our practices took place during Music Class at school in the Fale.
Here we're giving Teddy Bear his nose and freckles.
Our first performance was at the Hope House, a care center for elderly and people with disabilities. The children were touched by the condition of the residents, and afterwards they commented how good they felt performing for them. I feel like the residents gave US the gift by reminding us how to love and care like the Savior.
On a personal note, this was a tender day for me for a few reasons. I was thinking of my mom who helped create this play and who has directed it dozens of times with kids of various ages and abilities. I know I'm not as good a director as she is, but I felt happy to be "in her shoes" that day. I also had my little sister Robyn in mind as we shared our songs and dances. Robyn opened up a new world to me and my family, and I hoped she was watching the performance as well.
Our second and final performance was for family and friends at the Ottoville Chapel. This one was just for FUN, and the audience was so responsive we really had a good time.
My photos didn't turn out so well, but let me assure you the a good time was had by all, and we're all so glad it's DONE! Until next Christmas...
1 comment:
WOW. Melinda, you go girl! I'm tired just thinking about the time you put into this! I always admire people who pull off herding groups of children or youth to do really meaningful productions... I hope that if I'm ever called to do something similar that I'll be able to step forward in the same way you have. Nice work!
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