Sing me to Heaven

A Circle of Heaven

 This summer has been one of the best ever for me. I've made awesome new friends and renewed other friendships.... I've developed a sudden and irrational affection for old-fashioned water pumps.... I've cried in front of people on purpose.... I've been part of a world that consisted of several fold-up chairs, with masking tape boundaries.... I've left myself behind and become someone else, for periods of time....

In other words, I've been a part of an amazing production this summer. Maybe not the most professional; maybe not up to the level of Broadway, or with the most talented actors and actresses. But I'm sure of this: no one who had a part in this will forget it any time soon. I've been part of so many other productions, but I think I'm safe in saying I enjoyed this one the most. We all had such a great time learning, laughing, and acting together. The cast was the best part of this production, hands down. I had an awesome time with this group! I love you guys!!!

Together, we produced a play to be proud of (at least, I was!) Our director and his family put so much into this production to help us live the story he'd written. And we did. When that world which was marked out with masking tape transformed into a true stage with a backdrop of Texas cornfields, we were ready to unveil A Circle of Heaven to our audience. Every moment of those three performances was jam-packed with suspense, supressed giggles from backstage, team spirit, and a sense of accomplishment. You don't get this feeling just anywhere. I've only experienced it in theatre,and I love it. Now of course I'm disappointed that it's over, (I always am, it's called PPD: Post Production Depression!) but I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of this, and I hope I'll be doing it again next year!

Now, for your amusement: PICTURES!!! (Courtesy of Jessie S.)

Our very strict (haha) director, Alex.

Lovely townsladies rehearsing scene 3.

Zebediah Andrews fixing his suspenders!

Yours truly dressed up like an 11 year old! Yep, that was my part- Missy Faulkner, the youngest of the Faulkner sisters who is both mischevous and spunky. I had so much fun with this part, I got to do everything from yelling at people, to screaming in fright from off stage, to crying on cue!

Mike- alias Jeff Faulkner- putting on make-up with that infamous funky headband in his hair! The guys actually made less fuss about wearing make-up on stage than I'd expected! Lol.

Our beautiful Mia putting up with the camera! Her hair looked exquisite when it was done!

Isaac with his new friend. I actually took this picture!!! *gasp*

So, there you have it, everyone. Now I suggest you go find an acting group near you! ;-)

~Grace

Copyright © 2008 by GraceElizabeth

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7:13 AM, Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Posted by MaidenCapitolaBallot

How much fun! I love acting too, when I am not feeling ill from fright. That looks like it would have been a wonderful play, and the story line sounded grand!

ACT

9:22 AM, Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Posted by Alex A.

Hey there Grace! I miss you soooo much. After the play, my brother and I both agreed that it was the best summer of our lives! Love your blog by the way! :D

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9:26 PM, Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Posted by David H.

Hi Grace. I just thought that I should know that you did fantastic with Missy's character. I hope that you decide to do this again next summer


-Mr. Darrrow-

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9:20 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Posted by musicallyspeaking

It looks like you all had a wonderful time! Congratulations on getting it all done! And I thought you looked like a beautiful 11 year old :-).
God bless,
Toni

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4:05 PM, Thursday, August 21, 2008
Posted by Earthling

oh, thank you. I'm glad you liked my PC review!

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5:12 PM, Thursday, August 21, 2008
Posted by crochetcrazy

Oh, Grace! It sounds like so much fun! Who did you do it with? I mean, like, which acting troupe?

--Renee--

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5:48 PM, Thursday, August 21, 2008
Posted by pearlsandcoke

That is sooo cool! I always wanted to be part of a real play. And I have been in our Churches Christmas plays every year. But it's not quite the same thing. :) I'm glad you had such a great time. :D

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9:37 PM, Saturday, August 23, 2008
Posted by : Oh yeah, you know who I am

I enjoyed the play thoroughly, just remember what the next logical step for this coming semester is...

;D

And great job on Choir Camp as well belting out all those tunes.

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1:44 PM, Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Posted by Ness

Looks like alot of fun! We might be doing the 'Best Christmas Pageant' play out here, I hope so! I have a question do you like to eat watermwlon with salt?
I saw you on Saturday at Paul's eagle scout ceromony and I meant to come say Hi but we had to leave right after.
Do you do a play every year?
I think you made a great 11year old:)

Edited by Ness on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 1:45 PM

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4:57 PM, Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Posted by GraceElizabeth

@Mr Darrow:

Thanks! If they do it again, and I so hope they will, I'll be a part of it unless something drastic occurs.

@Paul:

I'm glad y'all enjoyed the play so thoroughly. And I know that you know that I know. I also know I would enjoy it. It's possible to jump in for the Spring tournament semester, right? We'll see what happens.

Choir Camp was fun. But I resent the word 'belting'. ;-D Lol.

~Grace

Edited by GraceElizabeth on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 4:59 PM

My title!!

7:08 AM, Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Posted by MaidenCapitolaBallot

I am delighted to say I am making full recovery after my biking adventure. Albeit I shall be more wairy from now on when I take that corner.
Oh thank you! I am glad you liked my avitar :D!
I wish we could put on another play, they are such fun! How many have you been in?
Isilwen of Hemlock

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8:27 PM, Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Posted by : Oh yeah, you know who I am

Um... "belching"?

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12:18 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2008
Posted by luckyme

Oh my, that sounds like so much fun. I LOVE acting and when I say love I mean LOVE. It's kind of weird though becuse I'm really shy on stage unless i'm acting.
Anyway we have a acting company that comes to our town once a year in January and they do classic fairy tails (Cinderella, Frog Prince etc.). I was in one of them in the town I used to live in when I was 6. But I don't know if my mom will let me do it this year.
By the way which acting co. was it you worked with?
luckyme

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1:16 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2008
Posted by GraceElizabeth

Heavens, Paul, I'll stick with the first one.

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2:21 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2008
Posted by Altariel

Grace! It's you! And it's been so long! *hugs*

Actually, I'm well aware that it's probably my fault it's been so long. I've been neglecting you shamefully, lately... I'm so sorry! It's just so difficult to catch up with everyone at once when you've been away for so long... *shakes head*

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I enjoyed making it... especially when I had my mother in confusions on her chair. It has always been my ambition in writing to make my Mum laugh and my Dad cry. It was the picture of our Prime Minister acting so drastically out of character that did it for her, I think; but I still have not managed to wrench a tear from my Dad!

Beth? Not forty? Are you serious? But she's been going through mid-life crisises and everything! My goodness, so all this time I thought I was talking to a sensible, middle aged woman, and she's actually not? *shock horror*

Your acting sounds so much fun! I adore the stuff myself, although I've never been able to do much of it. Playing an eleven-year-old girl sounds a lot of fun, though! I'm a little disturbed over the apparent side effects, though. You do realise you're developing an actressy drawl? With 'h's and colons inserted in the middle of words where they aren't supposed to be? *draws back in case the disease is contagious*

So what are Graham Crackers? I'm not sure if I've ever had them... *grins innocently*

--Altariel

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4:03 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2008
Posted by crochetcrazy

They are in my prayers, and in the prayers of many others', too. But God knows best. =)

I hope they put on a play next summer, too! Perhaps I can come watch it-- or be in it...? ;) I love acting so much. You should see me in my room when I'm bored. =)

--Renee--

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12:05 PM, Monday, September 1, 2008
Posted by EowynDernhelm

Wow, that looks like so much fun! I would love to try acting, but I have no idea if I'm any good because I've haven't gotten the chance to try!
Thanks for agreeing to be friends! Hope to hear from you soon! God bless.

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12:25 PM, Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Posted by onedaymore

aww man! that looks like so much fun! I would really like to do that someday:)

onedaymore