My First Play

So I experienced my first school play. The first and second graders put on a Rooster Play last week. I arrived at school and was immediately made into assistant director. It was quite entertaining watching my first graders sing and dance around. I have never put on a play, let alone assisted in putting a play on. Right away I was put backstage, and was in charge of signaling kids when to enter and exit the stage. I had no idea of what I was doing, and I think I was probably more entertaining than the kids! Between me trying to understand when to tell them to go and controlling the noise backstage, I was a mess! It took me to the end of the second dress rehearsal before I understood what to do. The students were amazing, and I was so proud of them. They memorized their lines, sang their songs beautifully, and danced their dances perfectly.

The play was about a book based on a rooster that wanted to travel the world. The rooster invited other animals to come along with her to see the world. There were students who were narrators, animals, choir, and student who played instruments. They practiced for weeks and weeks- and boy did it pay off!!!

The kids made their own costumes and masks in class, and they also turned out soooo cute! They made rabbits, cats, and cow masks. If you ever make a masks with a child, make sure you test them out before putting on the production. The masks were tied around the kids heads with string, and they kept falling down their face- which made for good comedy!

I learned to really admire the music teacher at our school. She put on the entire play by herself, and taught all of these kids their songs, lines, and how to play the musical instruments. She worked really well with the students, and I was amazed by her managing skills. There were over 60 first and second graders that she managed to keep under control.

Plays are a lot of fun...thats all I have to say about that!