The Theater

Several months ago we went to see the production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat that my mom directed for our community theater. She has been involved in theater for many years, and it is sometimes a challenge to get people involved. This year only a handful of people showed up for auditions. But my mom and other arts council members eventually scared up over 50 people to be in the show. And it was so much fun!

Shortly after seeing this show, we made a puppet theater for a family home evening activity. When Annie first showed it to Ben, I saw the same struggle my mom had with her community theater re-enacted.

 Annie says, "Look! Theater! It's fun. You should try it."

 Ben says, "No, I want to play basketball."

 Annie employs various methods of coercion, and Ben finally agrees to give it a go.

And it's fun! Right, Ben?

I'm really proud of my mom for working hard to bring some variety and culture to our little hometown. Thanks, Mom, for giving me a lifelong love of theater. I'm doing my best to pass it on.

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