Just got back from visiting my daughter's family in Washington state to watch her in a production of Rodgers and Hammersteins "Cinderella." She played the stepmother. I have to admit, she was very strikingly glamorous on stage with a very commanding stage presence. Whenever Carolyn did something in a scene, she stole the focus. It's a good thing that she was so enjoyable to watch!
This is the first role she had played since her days in High School. At least a role she actually auditioned for and practiced. She has had to fill in for sick or injured actors in some shows recently where her job was really as the choreographer. I may be biased as her mother, but I was so proud of her! The audience seemed to think so, too, because she got the longest ovation. This production used the "Enchanted Version" script of "Cinderella." (Apparently there are five separate scripts of this show.)
This is the first role she had played since her days in High School. At least a role she actually auditioned for and practiced. She has had to fill in for sick or injured actors in some shows recently where her job was really as the choreographer. I may be biased as her mother, but I was so proud of her! The audience seemed to think so, too, because she got the longest ovation. This production used the "Enchanted Version" script of "Cinderella." (Apparently there are five separate scripts of this show.)
(SRO) Standing Room Only community theater production of "Cinderella"
Also in the show were her daughter Lucy (child above center in pink), her son Fisher running the spotlight, and her husband's brother and his entire family. The Cornwall clan played roles such as the Prince, the King, and a Mouse/Villager as well helping with stage managing, sound board, and doing the musical directing.
Previously, Kelly (musical director/accompanist) and Carolyn (choreographer) were busy every year supporting the High School Drama Club putting on the High School Musical. Because of the failure of a levy in their school district for funding, their jobs were cut. Jobs in Music, Art, and Drama in the school district are no longer available. So sad!
So brave Kelly and Carolyn are brainstorming ideas to bring attention to this problem in the community as well as getting some funding to support choirs and bands at least at the high school level this year. One way is doing some benefit concerts as well as supporting the local community theater.
Wish them well!
So brave Kelly and Carolyn are brainstorming ideas to bring attention to this problem in the community as well as getting some funding to support choirs and bands at least at the high school level this year. One way is doing some benefit concerts as well as supporting the local community theater.
Wish them well!
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