The evening started out with the play The Wizard of Oz,with all parts played by the graduating class. I was really impressed that they memorized so many lines and knew their choreography.
Xander had originally been the Cowardly Lion, but then had wanted to switch for the non-speaking roles of Munchkin and Flying Monkey, remember? Well, he got the lead back, because the boy who had replaced him as the Lion apparently started to cry for real when he was only supposed to be pretending. Here is Xander our lion, "backstage":
And for my family or anyone else who is interested, below is the full 24-minute play (Xander's part begins approx 12 minutes in). The only thing it doesn't include is the sing-along to Over the Rainbow. The commencement ceremony followed with little black tasselled caps and cuteness, but that includes all the children's full names, so I'm not posting it. Enjoy the play though!
I love a good play! Watched the whole thing!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWatched the play, enjoyed it tremendously; couldn't believe such young ones COULD do what they did. Xander is Fan-tas-tic!!!! Kol haKavod to the school for challenging the kids to perform their utmost, and making it come true.
ReplyDeleteI haven't figured out how to access my gmail yet....waiting for Amalia.;
Thanks, Mom and Savta. We are so blessed to have them in that school. And exactly, the kids are really living up to their potential!
DeleteI hope Amalia comes soon...