Quite the Fairy Tale!

Last night I attended the family preview night of Raleigh Little Theatre's Cinderella for the second year in a row. Once again Ryan did an amazing job as part of the quartet (Pantelone!) and ensemble. This was the 28th annual showing of this comedic take on the classic story, and once again, my face hurt afterwards from laughing and smiling so much.

The two wicked stepsisters are played by two gentlemen, both who have starred in it for over a decade. They are the heart of comedy in this play, and I fall more in love with their characters every year. My sister Jenna escorted me to the play last night, and she just HAD to get a photo with Gertrude, the less intelligent and less graceful of the wicked stepsisters. I had the pleasure to hang out with Dennis ("Gertrude") last year at the cast party, and he was such a delight. People involved in community theatre have such a special quality about them and are addicting to be around. What a gem of a production!

I Love a Man in Tights.

Ryan had the sudden urge last fall to audition for a musical production of the play Cinderella, put on every year around Christmas-time by the local Raleigh Little Theatre. And to my surprise, he didn't just talk about it... he actually auditioned. Most of the cast members tend to come back year after year, so Ryan was doubtful on whether they had a place for him. Not only was he called back for a second audition, but he was one of those up for the prince role! God I would have loved that. He ended up being in the quartet and in the ensemble, which he preferred and was perfectly content with. I went to the family preview night, and then a second time with Ryan's family and Aiden, who got to see his dad with a white-painted face, dancing in tights, in full garb. It... was.. priceless. Ryan's always had a love for community theater and has his heart set on being a returning cast member this winter. I can't wait.

Ryan signing autographs for the kids after the show.