Children of Eden has come to a close, and with the final bow, Levi is ever so near the end of his high school thespian career. It’s been wonderful, full of great friends, beautiful performances, and life lessons. Being part of this troupe has provided a sense of community and belonging, opportunities to learn and stretch and grow, chances to serve and lead, and a group of friends who have come to be more like family than mere classmates.
I have enjoyed getting to know parents and their children, hearing their stories, learning about the things that matter to them. Kim and I have made some great friends in the belly of Bravo (the Thespians booster club.) We’ve been blessed to watch children blossom into young men and women, maturing with each passing season into young adults capable of bringing an audience to its feet–or to tears–with their talents.
We’ve laughed at the goofiness of high school shenanigans, sympathized with the broken hearts that accompany the occasional “showmance,” and encouraged our kids to work through the drama that lives outside the drama. We’ve survived the late nights of homework after a long rehearsal, tech week, and the Green Room/Cast Party/Strike the Set…
We are grateful for the teachers who go way above and beyond to inspire, train, mold, and encourage our fledgling theatricals, who have seen the potential and called our kids to dig deep. We are blessed to be part of this community of families who have shared rides, worked concessions, hugged our sweaty kids (still in stage makeup) and celebrated like they were their own.
We have loved our time as part of the State High Thespians, and our lives are richer for the experience. And with the stable of dramatics that we’re raising, it looks like we’ll be working the concession table for years to come.
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