Seussical the Musical

Whew! I know it has been forever since I have posted, but I do have a pretty good excuse. I think I posted a while back that Riley auditioned for Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre's production of Seussical the Musical. She was cast as a fish, a hunch, and a circus performer. That's right - three different characters = three different costumes = 5 costume changes!!! At the beginning she had practice about one night a week. Then, after Spring Break, it became three nights a week. Last week was the doozy...dress rehearsals on Monday and Tuesday; 2 shows at 9 am and 12 pm for schools on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; a show at 7 pm on Friday night; 2 shows on Saturday at 2pm and 7 pm; and 1 show on Sunday at 2 pm....for a grand total of 10 shows. It was definitely an unforgettable experience. I know Riley had a blast. Some of her best friends from church were also in the play, and she made some new friends, as well. They ask the parents to chaperone 4 practices and 3 shows, so that took some time. But, it was worth it. I also got to know some moms and gained some new relationships in the process. Friends keep asking me, "Are you glad Seussical is over?" and I have to admit it is really a bittersweet feeling. I don't miss some of the stress, but I do miss seeing the people. We had a really good time and learned a lot. Here are some pics from the show....

Riley hammin' it up!

Horton the Elephant and Gertrude McFuzz

Riley, a circus performer and Carrye Ann, a Who

Riley and Katherine as fish

Mary Helen, a Who and Riley (early on when she wanted to wear the clown nose)