Senior Follies

Senior Follies was a theatrical production performed by the 2014 graduating class of CYT Spokane. The graduating seniors reminisced on stage, sang songs from previous shows, and re-enacted embarrassing moments from past auditions. It was all performed in the spirit of good-natured humor. 

CYT has been a huge blessing in the lives of our children. It is bitter-sweet to see Dakota's final performance in this incredible organization.    

A re-enactment of past auditions got 

a great laugh from the audience. 

Children were chosen to represent each graduating senior 

in a special number that recalled their childhood with CYT.

This was Dakota's childhood double. 

Grandma Shelly witnessed Dakota's last CYT performance. 

...as did Grandpa Ron and Grandma Linda. 

Beauty and the Beast

 

This weekend, my three children are finishing their performance of Beauty and the Beast with CYT Spokane. This has been a wonderful opportunity for them to develop their talents, make new friends, and perform with their cousins Ethan and London. Sadly, this is Dakota's last show with CYT.  

Whitney and London as townspeople. 

Ethan as Gaston's sidekick LeFou.

Dakota as Lumiere.

The beast.

LeFou and Gaston.

McKenna and Whitney as townspeople. 

Belle.

Beauty and the Beast

My children are performing Disney's Beauty and the Beast through CYT Spokane at the Bing Crosby Theater. As always, the talent is amazing. This is Dakota's last CYT performance. 

Dakota's Audition

Dakota auditioned for CYT Spokane's "Beauty and the Beast." This is his last audition as a young person in CYT.

McKenna's Audition

McKenna audition for CYT Spokane's "Beauty and the Beast."

Whitney's Audition

Whitney auditioned for CYT Spokane's "Beauty and the Beast.

Wonka

Yesterday afternoon, I got to see my beautiful daughter perform in CYT Spokane's Willy Wonka. It was also great to see my niece and nephew perform in the show.  

Whitney performed a tap dance

as one of the Oompa Loompas.

Whitney in the basement of the Bing

trying to avoid my picture. 

She finally gave me a smile.

London the Squirrel.

Charlie Bucket and his grandparents. 

I loved this book when I was a kid. 

Willy Wonka.

Charlie's grandparents.

Ethan as Mr. Bucket.

Ethan in the basement of the Bing.

3 Blind Mice

This picture was taken in the green room at the Bing Crosby Theater when Whitney played one of the three blind mice in Shrek the Musical. 

Welcome to 60s

It's been a few weeks, but we finally got to see pictures from the CYT Spokane's production of Hairspray. These pictures were from my big scene: Welcome to the 60s. I'm not sure about the expression on my face, but I'm still loving the blinged-out jacket. 

The End of Hairspray

CCT's production of Hairspray has ended. On the one hand, I am relieved to have my schedule free of rehearsals, but I do miss the friendships and the energy of the stage. It was such a positive experience that I won't soon forget. In any case, I am posting some of my favorite backstage pictures, in no particular order. 

Looking forward to Christian Community Theater next summer.