I
played Poppy.
I’m
not sure what it was about. All I know is that Mommy brought me to two
rehearsals and two performances.
At
the rehearsals, I got to eat dinner with all these people who were dressed
weird. They were all very friendly.
Allie
Becker was the one who was going to be carrying me out on stage during my
scene. She’s very nice. I was a little hesitant about hanging out with anyone
besides Mommy or Daddy, but turns out, Allie shared her ice cream with me.
Wait
a second…
If
I didn’t know any better, I’d suspect Mommy and Daddy of resorting to some kind
of bribery.
When
the actual dress rehearsals started, I would watch the play with Mommy and
Daddy. In the very first scene, three aliens come on stage. Every time, I would
say, “Hi!”
I
like aliens.
Then
a few scenes later, Mommy would carry me backstage. Allie would be waiting for
me and then she would carry me out onto the stage.
Same
with the two performances.
The
performances were a little different. Daddy took me backstage so Mommy could
watch the scene. Plus, a whole lot of people were watching. I guess tons of
people heard that I was going to be on the stage and came out to see me. I was
happy they did come to see me because all the other actors seemed to have
worked really hard. I’m glad they got some recognition too.
I
didn’t have any lines, but a true actor knows how to make a scene happen
through what is not spoken. I’m kind
of a character actor. Or least my Daddy says I’m a character.
After
my scene, I went back to sit with Mommy. A little bit later there was something
called “Intermission.” This is where the lights come on and you eat cookies.
Intermission is my favorite thing at home.
I
can’t remember much after that. During both rehearsals and both performances,
right after Intermission—I fell asleep.
I
was really surprised later to find out that there was another half to the
story. But I liked the version I saw. The one where Poppy shows up to save the
day and then eats cookies.
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