Miss Sarah and a few of her friends have been hard at work preparing for their upcoming production of The Boyfriend. It is a musical spoof set in the 20's that will surely leave you smiling and wanting to do the Charleston.
Don't ask me how but somehow I got roped in to heading up the costume committee. (As well as the advertising, concession, and program committees. But more on that another day!) When I heard that the cast consisted of 18 kids I thought it would be no big deal to offer some help here and there. Little did I know that there were 3 separate acts with total costume changes in each and act 2 consisting of full on swimsuits set from the 20's!
With my full entourage of help consisting of a lone twelve year old girl named Katherine, I set out to do the impossible and commenced outfitting this lovely cast of 18 x 3 acts.
Very long story condensed, and thanks to the generous help of two local high schools, I have been able to rent, borrow and salvage almost all of the costumes for act 1 & 3. Act 2 took a little more creativity, and well, you'll just have to come to the show to see for yourself. While pictures will inevitably make their way to this humble blog, nothing compares to seeing it live. We are still short 7 cloche hats and long pearls if any one out there has any ideas???
Many small miracles have happened along the way and I have grown close to the kids I have been helping along the way. Watching their faces light up when they try on something that fits and that looks good on them has made it all worth the effort. They are really terrific individuals and it's been fun to be a small part of the magic.
Sooo, if you are in the Salt Lake area the first weekend of February and would like to come and be thoroughly entertained, please join us. You will be glad you did. Promise.
Don't ask me how but somehow I got roped in to heading up the costume committee. (As well as the advertising, concession, and program committees. But more on that another day!) When I heard that the cast consisted of 18 kids I thought it would be no big deal to offer some help here and there. Little did I know that there were 3 separate acts with total costume changes in each and act 2 consisting of full on swimsuits set from the 20's!
With my full entourage of help consisting of a lone twelve year old girl named Katherine, I set out to do the impossible and commenced outfitting this lovely cast of 18 x 3 acts.
Very long story condensed, and thanks to the generous help of two local high schools, I have been able to rent, borrow and salvage almost all of the costumes for act 1 & 3. Act 2 took a little more creativity, and well, you'll just have to come to the show to see for yourself. While pictures will inevitably make their way to this humble blog, nothing compares to seeing it live. We are still short 7 cloche hats and long pearls if any one out there has any ideas???
Many small miracles have happened along the way and I have grown close to the kids I have been helping along the way. Watching their faces light up when they try on something that fits and that looks good on them has made it all worth the effort. They are really terrific individuals and it's been fun to be a small part of the magic.
Sooo, if you are in the Salt Lake area the first weekend of February and would like to come and be thoroughly entertained, please join us. You will be glad you did. Promise.
2 comments:
Sounds like a big and overwhelming job, but if anyone can pull it off, you can, especially with Katherine as your assistant!
Your kids are so lucky to have these awesome experiences. I sure wish it was a bigger thing here.
Gabi and Spencer want to move to Utah.
Love ya,
Carrie
We'll be there on Monday night Feb 8. Can't wait!
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