This year at The Heights I was able to direct a dinner theatre for all of our ABF's (Adult Bible Fellowship, or Sunday School...it will always be Sunday School and Big Church for me). We performed the show "A Christmas Tale" and it was a bit of a family affair. Randy played the Narrator and Graham was known as "Dictionary Boy". It was the story of Christmas told in "troupe" style, thus the costumes. I'm posting one of my favorite songs from the show. My recording does not do the singers or the band justice, but hopefully you can get a good idea of just what a great talent we have at our church.
From right to left is Trent Blackley our music minister who got mad skills, Wendy Harju behind him who I could work with anyday...she makes it easy, Angela Irby our fearless children's choir director and vocal wizard, Loyce Pickett on the platform behind her and one of my new favorite people, Kami Loyd kneeling on the floor our resident cutie, Georgie Jinks on the stool and costume queen (who should be running a Broadway theatre), Randy is standing next to her and delivered an amazing performance...I miss hearing you sing, Graham my baby is sitting on the platform and just wowed everyone, and then Patrick Williams prophet extraordinaire and one of the hardest workers sitting next to Graham. Thanks, guys. I had a blast.
Damages- I know this isn't a movie, but I'm watching the first season. Twisted! And also very good.
The Lightening Thief- Highly anticipated by my son who's read the books. He sighed heavily through it because of the differences between the book and the movie. It was a great concept with the Greek gods, but kind of weak.
An Education- Making an attempt to see as many Oscar movies as I can. I love Carie Mulligan in this, she was also in Pride and Prejudice. It wasn't a great movie for me, but I enjoyed the performances.
Up in the Air- Great movie. Definitely a grown-up movie. The girl from Twilight stole the whole the show. I can't wait to see her in a bunch more.
Edge of Darkness- Two things about Mel Gibson movies: 1. All Mel Gibson wants is his family and a home. 2. If you mess with Mel's family or home you're in big trouble. Good flick.