Bethany and Jewell were both Baby dolls. I always seemed to sit where I couldn't really see them though, so I didn't get too many pictures of Bethany and none of Jewell on stage. This is Bethany saying one of her lines. In the beginning Baby dolls didn't have lines except for "Mama! Mama" here and there, but somehow she earned herself a line or two. After opening night she stated she didn't want to ever do another play and this was the child who liked to go to practice.
The opening night was the best night for all of the kids. No mistakes except for in the sound and lighting crew and they were all soooo very animated. Friday night, some kids seemed nervous. Bethany wouldn't keep her hands off of her feet and managed to take apart her bonnet. I was told she was also picking her nose (isn't that nice?). Jewell was licking her knee. Elisha was off in space a few times with his mouth hanging open and just looking around while everyone else was singing.
Sunday night was better as we talked to them both about what we, and other people, saw them doing on stage, but still the kids looked tired. They did well though. They paid attention and did their best. Bethany only made her funny angry face everytime she sang, but that's okay because at least she wasn't picking her nose or disassembling her bonnet. And Elisha, he only pretended to play the recorder on his shepherds staff a few times and missed hitting the other shepherd in the head when he started swirling his staff around. Yes, by Sunday they were glad to be done. And we, well, we couldn't be more proud of their accomplishments and their mishaps as well. It's what makes those nights the most memorable.
