Two hours and forty-five minutes of music, dance, drama, comedy, and costumes. I had never seen The Merry Widow before. I didn't expect to like it because it was an operetta. I was wrong. I am still humming the music and thinking about the powerful voices. Although my daughter did not perform, she choreographed the production. She began studying The Merry Widow in the fall, researching other productions and learning the story and the music. In January, rehearsals were in full swing. She used her young lifetime of training and experience to make everyone on stage look professional and natural. As I sat in my seat, taking in this wonderful experience, I could see evidence of my daughter's creative mark in scene after scene. She amazes me.
How exciting! I was thinking that the experience was fulfilling to begin with but when I saw the shift to the connection with your daughter, it made it all the more special. I am glad that you were able to go and that you enjoyed it so much. I bet your daughter loved seeing how it all came together!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post about enjoying the arts. I am sure it was amazing to see how your daughter's work came together to make a great show.
ReplyDeleteYou must be so proud! It would be impossible not to love It!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great connection between the experience of watching the show and being proud of your daughter.
ReplyDeleteThe Merry Widow became the memory maker for you and your daughter! So glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteThe payoff for years of sacrifice, although it never feels that way when it's your child, as you so aptly note.
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