Aladdin II - with Naomi as Genie

Naomi Brooks

Pose taken during costume fitting.
Yes, plenty of room in this costume 
to get around the stage.

I called the Brooks house to find out how Naomi's performance as the genie went in her school's production of Aladdin II.  Mary said:

The evening was fabulous.

It was actually their dress rehearsal, since the night of the dress rehearsal, someone fell and dislocated their knee.  An ambulance had to be called.  The cast only made it half way through the dress rehearsal. 

So, on to Thursday night?  Their dress rehearsal and first performance all wrapped up in one.  The rehearsal event gives the saying "break a leg" new meaning to the cast.
Ten of Naomi's friends from church came to the performance.

Mary also said that it was a blessing I wasn't there.  People did titter and laugh, but she is sure that I would have had a hearty laugh at every joke, which is good for my soul, but sometimes embarrassing for those who know me and sit beside me.

More about the performances tomorrow.

Arta