Break a Leg

Well, not literally.  We covered that about two years ago, as recorded in this blog.  This time I mean it as a substitute phrase for, "Good Luck."

Rachel had a role in a production of It's a Wonderful Life.  About this time last year the kids were in a play at church.  They loved it.  Rachel had mentioned several times since that she would like to pursue drama.  There isn't a drama program at her school, so I looked for something in the community. 

I found a 13 week drama class.  During the class, the students brainstormed ideas for a play and the director wrote the script.  Toward the end of the class, the theatre where she was taking classes had an audition for It's a Wonderful Life.  Rachel decided to audition.  She had such a fabulous attitude.  She said, "I doubt that I will get a part, but every time I audition, I will improve and have a better chance at getting a role."

A couple days after auditions, callbacks were posted.  She didn't get a callback.  Just for kicks, when the final cast list was posted, I checked it out.  She got the part of Mr. Potter's secretary.  She only had a line or two, but she got a part the first time she tried out for community theatre.

The play ran the past couple weekends.  I didn't get one. single. picture. from the actual play.  Cameras weren't allowed during the performance and I didn't think of it later.

This picture is from her first night of rehearsals.  That is her script in her hand.  She did not want me to take the picture.  I had to stay for a few minutes for a parent meeting.  She was just ready for me to leave.  Seriously, she just got her first script.  I NEEEDED a picture.

 

This is a picture she sent me when they started costuming.  She looked so grown up.

 

The play was great and she did a fabulous job.  Her self-confidence blows me away.