A couple of weeks ago I talked about a new found appreciation of musicals. Well the theater is a different animal for me. Something about seeing a good play on stage that leaves with a different feeling than a movie or television show can achieve. I went as far as to take Drama as an elective in High School (which at an all boys, private school was a risky proposition, if trying to maintain a favorable reputation).
Over the past few days we (me and the four Z's) have turned our living/dining room into the Wagner Family Playhouse. We rehearse during the day, make costumes and perform for Julie when she arrives home from work.
Zach plays the recurring role of Sir Asks-A- Lot, a brave knight, with many questions and a heart of gold.
Zoe plays the role of the princess (of course). Although tonights performance was a bit much for her and we had to call on her understudy, Scooby Doo. You see tonight's performance involved the princess being kidnapped by a fire breathing dragon and that was a little much for Zoe. We attempted convincing, bribing, cajoling and a nap, but the answer remained the same, a lip quivering "No". But as you'll see Scooby did an admiral job on such last minute notice.
Zane begins as a squire, but is quickly knighted to become, Sir Screams-A-Lot. He is also a brave and noble knight, with little fear of putting himself in harms way to protect the kingdom.
And a quick plug for homeschooling. Though definitely not for everyone, we have enjoyed homeschooling Zach this year. With our business not doing well in the fall, sending him back to private school was not really an option. We also did not like his assigned public school. So we decided to home-school. We didn't know a lot about it, but we are learning more and more every day. We are able to take concepts that he is excited about (the theme at church this month is honor and is being displayed using a medieval theme) and apply them to learning which really makes it a lot of fun. I will steal a line from Julie's previous employer, but it really is true, "When Children Love to Learn, They'll Learn".
It is a lot of fun working with these wonderful and talented young actors, but enough from me ... I will let the videos do the rest of the talking...
Over the past few days we (me and the four Z's) have turned our living/dining room into the Wagner Family Playhouse. We rehearse during the day, make costumes and perform for Julie when she arrives home from work.
Zach plays the recurring role of Sir Asks-A- Lot, a brave knight, with many questions and a heart of gold.
Zoe plays the role of the princess (of course). Although tonights performance was a bit much for her and we had to call on her understudy, Scooby Doo. You see tonight's performance involved the princess being kidnapped by a fire breathing dragon and that was a little much for Zoe. We attempted convincing, bribing, cajoling and a nap, but the answer remained the same, a lip quivering "No". But as you'll see Scooby did an admiral job on such last minute notice.
Zane begins as a squire, but is quickly knighted to become, Sir Screams-A-Lot. He is also a brave and noble knight, with little fear of putting himself in harms way to protect the kingdom.
And a quick plug for homeschooling. Though definitely not for everyone, we have enjoyed homeschooling Zach this year. With our business not doing well in the fall, sending him back to private school was not really an option. We also did not like his assigned public school. So we decided to home-school. We didn't know a lot about it, but we are learning more and more every day. We are able to take concepts that he is excited about (the theme at church this month is honor and is being displayed using a medieval theme) and apply them to learning which really makes it a lot of fun. I will steal a line from Julie's previous employer, but it really is true, "When Children Love to Learn, They'll Learn".
It is a lot of fun working with these wonderful and talented young actors, but enough from me ... I will let the videos do the rest of the talking...
Play 1, 2/22/10
Play 2, Part 1, 2/23/10
Play 2, Part 2, 2/23/10
Play 2, Part 3, 2/23/10
Play 2, Part 1, 2/23/10
Play 2, Part 2, 2/23/10
Play 2, Part 3, 2/23/10
I can hardly wait for tomorrow's play! I love how both humorously land seriously you described our boys so very well.
ReplyDeleteoh what sweet angel Z's!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteway to go daddy!
how FUN!!!!!!! i want to go to Castle Wagnonia!
btw... ROFL on Sir-Screams-A-Lot and Sir-Asks-A-Lot and Scooby Doo Princess!!!!