In my best Danny Kaye impersonation, "The Theater, the Theater, what's happened to the Theater?" Well today it was overrun with young thespians who put a whole new spin on some of William Shakespeare's greatest works.
Abigail's friend Maddie from her CHANT softball team portrayed Juliet in a mixed up comedy of Shakespeare's dreams, Before they were written these characters ran around in young William's dreams, each quoting another's famous lines.
The performance was presented at Pilot Point Community Opera House by Maddie's homeschool drama group. The group also presented "If Sherlock Holme's was a Woman." It was a satrical look at life in a girls dorm room of an avid fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous character.
Both plays were lively and the kids seemed to enjoy themselves on stage. It was neat to see Ms. Maddie on stage and not on the softball field. Abigail also enjoyed seeing the group give honor to their sweet Director, the equivalent of our Mrs. Hansen, who was humble and unassuming but had obviously invested a lot of time into the kids! It's always a treat to see a humble servant being lifted up to a place of honor, I was touched by the kids remarks.
When you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 14:10-11
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