As we were driving back from Florida coming back from our cruise, I got a text from the director of the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz at Carolina Academy Academy of Performing arts asking if Katya and Alex were planning to audition for a part. Auditions were that evening (it was a Monday evening) and no, the kids were not planning on doing it. But then after a lot of discussion (we had a lot of time in the car together), both Katya and Alex agreed that they should try.
So for the next four hours we heard a lot of singing and roaring as the kids were learning and practicing their audition songs:) It was fun!! And made the time go faster! We arrived, unpacked a bit, ate dinner and took them over to audition. Alex was hoping to be the Lion and Katya was hoping to get Dorothy. They did great at their auditions!
Fast forward a few days later and we found out that Katya was cast as Glinda, the good witch and Alex as Toto!!! That last bit was hilarious! Alex--Toto??? But they needed someone awesome to be Toto's puppeteer and someone who could bark and make other noises as a dog (and fit in into the Gang with four other main parts). No question that both Katya and Alex turned out to be perfect for their parts.
This was a speedy production of the musical--the kids rehearsed for only four weeks and then showed off the final product on Memorial Day weekend. Robert and I took turns watching it as one of us had to be in Winston Salem with Mark at his big tennis tournament.
I took a few pictures during the show but you can't really see Alex's puppet here. He is the one on the right wearing a vest.
So for the next four hours we heard a lot of singing and roaring as the kids were learning and practicing their audition songs:) It was fun!! And made the time go faster! We arrived, unpacked a bit, ate dinner and took them over to audition. Alex was hoping to be the Lion and Katya was hoping to get Dorothy. They did great at their auditions!
Fast forward a few days later and we found out that Katya was cast as Glinda, the good witch and Alex as Toto!!! That last bit was hilarious! Alex--Toto??? But they needed someone awesome to be Toto's puppeteer and someone who could bark and make other noises as a dog (and fit in into the Gang with four other main parts). No question that both Katya and Alex turned out to be perfect for their parts.
This was a speedy production of the musical--the kids rehearsed for only four weeks and then showed off the final product on Memorial Day weekend. Robert and I took turns watching it as one of us had to be in Winston Salem with Mark at his big tennis tournament.
I took a few pictures during the show but you can't really see Alex's puppet here. He is the one on the right wearing a vest.
Here is Katya as Glinda and Alex is behind Dorothy.
Here is a picture where you can see Alex's Toto better:) He did a fantastic job!
And here is Alex after the show with his puppet.
Katya, the Glinda, was amazing! Her voice was perfect for this part.
Lots of her friends suggested she dyes her hair blonde:)
Here are our fun kids after the show.
Oh yes, and Katya was a jitterbug too for one of the scenes which was good--she had to learn a dance routine.
Lots of friends came to see the show! We are always so grateful for their support.
Katya and the Scarecrow became good friends.
And of course, last but not least, my mom was able to be here to see the kids perform, which is always a bonus!
We look forward to the kids next musical project! It's so fun to see them learn, rehearse, and perform as we all know how hard they have to work.
Lyana.
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