Falcom has become an old hat at this kind of thing. He knows the piece, he knows what he is to do. Every year he becomes a little more confident and that self assured nature really shows. He is maturing into an incredible talent.
Marina on the other hand is new to this. She was nervous and worried and sick of her brother telling her what to do. She gave me a run for my money at the dress rehearsal the night before. The shirt is bothering her. Why does she have to comb her hair? Why does he have to walk instead of run? This attitude was making veteran Falcom crazy. That in turn was feeding Marina. The director wanted them to be like Donny and Marie. All I could think was, 'Did Donny and Marie ever act homicidal to each other?' I turned into old Mother Hubbard and we were all asleep by 9:15.
As the show was running the energy in the green room was palpable. All the kids, excited and nervous, were playing around chatting throwing balls. Some were watching Harry Potter on a portable DVD player. Occasionally, I would tell them to quiet down or calm down, but really, it was fun to see these creative kids playing together.
Finally, it was time for Falcom and Marina to go on. Here is how it went.
They did it! There was no hint of those crabby people that had been around me the night before. Success!
Iris sat in the audience with Willie, Kaylene and Moto saying, "There is my family!"
Michael McKinney was the first Homer person Falcom met in the states and was in the hospital waiting room on the night of Marina's birth, and now, Michael is playing Daddy Warbucks in the play Andy next month. I love it that he is sharing our lives!
I am proud of Falcom and I am proud of Marina. One performance down, just a few more to go!
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