Alice in Wonderland- the final post

It has been 2 weeks since the last night of Alice in Wonderland and to be honest, it’s a little sad! I very much enjoyed working with the students and having to brainstorm creative answers to problems. I miss the routine of working on things afterschool and having to juggle all my other responsibilities (have I mentioned I like to be busy).

I wish there was a deep spiritual epiphany that came from this project, but to be honest, it was just a series of small little lessons. When I was frustrated at the students for lack of commitment, I had to be reminded I am directing to love and serve the students. When I was overwhelmed with mini crisis’- I had to rely on the Lord and trust He would see things through. When actors were doing an excellent job- it was a reminder of how we all use our talents to glorify God and not ourselves.

Since this is the last post for Alice in Wonderland- I really just want to share the rest of the pictures!

   

Alice in Wonderland (take 2)

Today was the second night of our performances of Alice in Wonderland. Not only was it a great night, the students continue to surprise us (my co-director and I) with new, funny antics. Every show is different… and BETTER! I am so proud and amazed at the actors!!!

The amazing thing is how relaxed and calm I have been the past few days. There was so much being done the past few weeks that since the performances have begun, my life is a calm and I am able to enjoy the show.

Just to brag a little: here they are!

     

 

And just to prove that my co-director and I are sane- here’s a picture!

 

Alicia en el Pais de las Maravillas

If you know me, you know I like long-term projects. The ones that have lots of pieces and I get to see them all come together. Well, this year I took on the long term project of co-directing the high school play “Alice in Wonderland”. When I started I can honestly say that I knew it would be a project- a fun kind of project. But little did I know just how BIG of a project this would really be.

Thankfully I have a wonderful co-director who did this last year and we make a great team. Many, many times through this process we come up with the same idea and run with it! It’s been great.

Oh, and the actors? They are pretty great too! We have some amazing talent and lots of energy, so it has been fun to see things come together piece by piece.

And speaking of pieces- there are a lot: acting, blocking, stagecraft, props, costumes, make up, lights, music, choreography, tickets.. it’s enough to drive one batty. Thankfully we were able to pull from talented, wonderful people in our school and church community to help us out.

Thursday is opening night. I AM SO EXCITED. I am excited to see my actors give their all. I am excited to see all the pieces come together. And most of all I am so excited to be transformed into the land of wonderland.

Check it out!