Wednesday 18 January 2012

Exit Stage Right...

The Pantomime has finally come to end end of its run. For most of this winter, my son Sam has either been rehearsing or performing in 'Jack and the Beanstalk' at the Salisbury Playhouse.
It has been incredibly hard work but he has loved it so!




As one of the Youth Group he worked alternate days and was often on stage leaping, dancing and singing for hours. The young actors were chosen from a large number auditioning, so we felt very proud when he was picked to join the company.
Sam explained that they had to be 'move perfect' as there was lots of running about and mad mayhem on stage, so you always had to be in exactly the right place at the right moment.


We found out he could dance two summers ago, at a family wedding- when he held everybody spell-bound with his Michael Jackson moves!




However, dancing within a group to a set routine requires very different skills - and a lot of hard work.



There was obviously true camaraderie between all the cast, Sam said it was great being treated as an equal by the professional actors.






He certainly put his heart into it....



When the cast took their final bows at the end of this amazing, energetic and colourful pantomime and my Sam was up there with them-





I thought I might burst with pride!

(Please don't copy any of the photographs from this particular blog- Thank You! )

18 comments:

  1. Jane - I bet you did nearly burst - isn't it wonderful when you see your child up on the stage? Well done to him!

    Carol x

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  2. Hello Carol, I was so excited, he looked so happy and just brilliant! Jane x

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    1. Hi Jane! It looks like a lot of fun and the kind of thing a parent should be proud of! It's so comforting, in a world which is not as wonderful as we would like it to be, to notice that there are young people who we feel we can be proud of, as they are good role models for others.

      Well done Sam and well done Jane... pretty booklady, and wonderful mother!

      XXXX

      ANNA

      Thank you for yesterday, Jane!

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    2. Hi Anna,
      I love all Sam and Em's Salisbury Stage 65 friends. When you get to meet all these brilliant teenagers who have so much cheerful enthusiasm, it makes you feel hopeful for the future.
      Take care of yourself, Jane xx

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  3. What a great experience,,,and what talented offspring you have! hope your feeling better soon xx

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    1. Hi Sophie,
      It has been such a wonderful time for Sam and he has been so mature about all the hard work involved. Thanks for the good wishes, I'm just feeling a bit run down ( aren't we all?).
      Jane xx

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  4. Hello Jane
    Performing on stage is a wonderful experience. I am so pleased for Sam that he has had this opportunity... well done to him! And enjoy your proud moment too :)
    Sorry you are a bit run down. January seems to have that effect on many of us.
    Take care, Abby xx

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    1. Hi Abby, I'm so pleased we let him do this- it's his GCSE year so we were a little worried but he was so keen to! Jane x

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  5. Hello Jane:
    We are sure that your son will have been working very hard to maintain the standards demanded at this level of performance. We can imagine your pride in seeing him on stage, the pictures do say it all.

    The whole experience must have been wonderful for Sam, particularly working alongside professionals and in being part of an energetic and hard working team. We hope that he will continue to enjoy success in this field. Clearly he is a star!!

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    1. Hello Jane and Lance,
      He's part of Stage 65, the youth bit of Salisbury Playhouse and they do have very high standards but the professional performances by the children make the hard work worth while. Jane x

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  6. Sam's a very handsome boy. You SHOULD be proud of him and his hard work! What a great experience in his young life and so many lessons to be learned. Thanks for sharing Jane.

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    1. Hi Diane, I may be just a bit biased but I do think he's very handsome too- he is actually the image of his great grandfather (from early photographs)- aren't family likenesses wonderful? Jane x

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  7. Jane, What a wonderful time for your son. My daughter spent many years dancing; I miss the excitement of the stage. I does sound as if Sam has a promising career in front of him. I can't wait to hear of further performances. Congratulations to both you and your son. Bonnie

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    1. Hi Bonnie, I do love watching my children on stage, it's amazing seeing another part of their lives and characters thats separate from home life. Actually, Sam is determined to become an architect and art is his great love! Jane x

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  8. Aw your lovely boy Jane, how proud you must be! Looks like he really enjoyed himself! Happy New Year to you! Many thanks for leaving comments on my post, it was a bit of fun! It has been bitterly cold and wet here today, so a bit of fantasy was just the ticket! Have a great weekend, love Linda x

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    1. Hi Linda,
      He did really enjoy himself and we think the extra inch he grew during the time was because of that! Thanks again for your brilliant cheering post...Jane x

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  9. Thanks John, he's a good lad! Jane x

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