Sharing in Laughter and Love: A Flare for the Dramatics

Last night I took Max to his very first live theater production. The Muse Machine, an educational organization I used to be part of in high school and college, was putting on Seussical at the Victoria Theater in Dayton. Muse Machine is near and dear to my heart and it was so special to get to introduce Max to a part of my past that is so important to me.

He loved it. That's about the best way to describe his experience. I was nervous as he has a tendency to get restless and chattery when and if he gets bored. Thankfully this show was lively, colorful, and fast paced--definitely a good choice for a 4 year old. But, although it was a great show for Max, I loved it too. I'll be honest, I wasn't a huge Seuss fan growing up (note previously stated comments about growing up a Disney fanatic--only room for one fantasy world in my heart). However, I love theater and appreciate the work that goes into creating a show fit to present to an audience and this production was fabulous. I enjoyed it thoroughly. The music was so entrancing--it really drew you right in to the story. The kids were committed and it paid off. I am a perfectionist--this show wasn't perfect per se, but I surprisingly paid little attention to the details because I was enjoying myself so much. Very well done, Muse Machine!

Max's favorite thing (aside from the Cat in the Hat) was getting to go backstage after the show to see the sets. If that didn't make his night...what a happy little boy he was!

I also got to do the curtain speech last night. The curtain speech is basically the welcome to the show tid bit where alumni come back and give a little spiel about themselves, their Muse involvement, and then thank the sponsors. It was my second time presenting, and I always enjoy it. Its a fun way to reminisce and thank Muse in a way for what they have done in my life and what they have and still do mean to me.

Here's a few pics of my boy and I last night--enjoying our evening together.