A stary night

Last night was the ending to a long journey. It was the closing night of the play
Sherlock Holmes and the Plumstead Marshes. It was a rather magnificent show, and I had the privilege of having a small part of it. And when I say small part, I mean 3 lines!!! woooo hooo!! No, it was fun.
Because I'm involved in soccer after school Mrs. Ferris willingly agreed to let me be an extra so I could have the best of both worlds. There was a point - probably last week when I attended 3hr rehearsals every night just to stand on stage 5min and say 3 lines, where I felt like it was not worth it.
But I made it through those boring nights and had a rather fun time. Once my extreme costume got decked out, make up and hair was added, I was forced to do a plethora of backstage jobs (like curtain, ladder holding, scene setting upping etc. ....which later I enjoyed being able to help make all the magic happen) and got to spend some time with people I usually don't get to, it was worth it.
My mom challenged me not to just "get through" this week, but it enjoy it while doing it! And I took that to heart. When I was at play- I was all there. Having fun.
Mrs. Ferris (our director) told us last night "even the small parts add something, like another dimension to the play, even if it's just color". Kaela turned to me and said "Les, you add pink!" haha My dress was extremely pink and ruffly, but I loved it!
And, of course, there was all those little bloopers, and backstage jokes and things that make it all oh so worth it ;)
Then there is the embarrasing parts where the...uhh...announcent giver at the end calls your directors "vi-lumb-tuous" when recognizing them. *blush blush*
And last but not least, the best part, which is the main reason everyone auditions - Cast PARTY!! haha
We had lots of fun, lots of laughs, LOTS of theme related food. It was a great way to end it all.
Though the sky was covered in clouds, it was a "stary night" ;)

*oh and lets not forget that pizza Mrs. Hansen brought backstage. "Happiness in a stick" said Zac. *Buuuurp* went Watson - "What?!!? tooo much piiizzzaaa. It's soooo gooooodddd. 6ttthhh sliiice!"
Or Josiah doing everything backstage in his creepy character...including holding a baby doll and protecting his pop corn with a gun.

Now for picture over load:
(I didn't intend them to be all of me, but that's how it worked out. Don't think I'm narcissistic ;) )

Backstage.

With my "Sister" (Hannah) and director. :)

My view of things.

I forgive you poor little Sophie (Emma) for stealing my pearl bracelet ;) w/ "Newsboy 1" (Reuben)

Kristin & I with our "baby bombets" (oh so cute & yummy)

Zac (aka Holmes) & I "partyin'" it up a the cast party!! :P

Love to all, and good night,
- Catherine ;)