Being the actress that I'm not, I knew nothing about being in a real performance when I signed Emma up to be an extra in the Nutcracker this year. She loves the stage and couldn't wait for the big show. Well, it has been a little bigger commitment then I thought.
She had auditions with a long wait to find out if she received a part. Then we found out then she was cast as a Page. The Pages give gifts to Clara in the second act. After many weeks of long rehearsals and getting her hair just right for every one of those rehearsals (she has been in full costume for most of them). It was time for the full dress rehearsal.
So last night we had her dress rehearsal at the Ikea Performance Center. She got out of school at 3:00. We ran to my Dad's house to drop off Kadin and get her ready, then we arrived at the center at 4:00. After a very long evening in the green room, getting the dress make-up on (I helped dress up 45 tiny faces!),and getting everything just right, she finally had her few moments on stage. We were finally able to leave at 9:45 pm!
She was so tired. But she absolutely loves watching the real ballerina's. She wants to grow up and be one of the big girls...and I can't wait to see her.
She has 4 performances this weekend. And when we add in Austin's birthday on Saturday, it's going to be very busy!
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She looks so beautiful!! I'm glad you survived your big long Tuesday & all the details worked out. Were you able to watch any of it? What a great memory and opportunity for her!
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