Elsie's first school play....
in French, of course.
The program is another reminder to me:
study study learn learn practice practice
French.
directrice d'école
checks the audio
and
welcomes the audience
this, I could figure out
cast enters
and I wait
somewhat impatiently
for the appearance
of my Star Elsie
HERE SHE IS!!!!
you know, I don't even really care
what she is saying
because
I am beaming
with delight
to see Elsie
up front and center stage
think that is a spotlight on her face?
think again.
yeah, that's my girl
all ATTITUDE,
what a natural!
tell her off Elsie!
if that's what is happening here...
only those with a command of the French language knew for sure
Pam: hey, look dear, those are our cups on stage!
Tony: they are?
Pam: yeah...there's your metal camping mug
Tony: MY mug? She has one of MY mugs?
Pam: seems so.
Tony: do you think we'll ever see it again?
Pam: doubtful. very doubtful. I'll take a photo...
Pam: um, dear, is that your top hat?
Tony: it IS my top hat!
Pam: say no more, I'll take a photo...
INTERMISSION
The wee ones dream of their future on stage...
Was it that long ago when Elsie had the same dream?
Here
I think
Elsie is expressing
an intelligent thought
have I mentioned my French stinks?
Pam: oh, dear, oh dear, oh, dear...
Tony: What? YES! That IS my other top hat!
Pam: and now we have it on film, dear.
The play ends with the cast
tossing their hats
(and the hats that used to belong to Tony but you know we'll never see those again)
a little dancing
a lot of cheering
and
an American Mom
(guess who!)
chanting
Bravo Elsie!!!
4 comments:
I felt like I was right there!!!
Absolutely marvelous. . . I'll be smiling all day thinking about it--the "familiar" cups and hats--the bright and dramatic colors--
but mostly Elsie and her attitude--
it shined through! She is indeed a "natural".
Une étoile est née....
Merveilleux!
Oh the laughter and joy being felt across the ocean - so far, yet so near. This is a time in your lives that will be remembered always and forever. Elsie, I'm sure you learned a lot about acting from watching your Mom and I doing our skit for you. Remember...the brush, the teeth polishing, the deoderant, and yes, the laugher. You can thank us later. :)
Hats off to all of you! XXOO LU
How nice to be young...
Elsie looks like she had a good time!
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