This past weekend, the youth in our ward put on an incredible production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. They (and many leaders) have worked tirelessly over the past 3 months practicing and preparing - every mutual night and most Saturdays.
This time (they do a musical every two years), I was asked to be in charge of the costumes. Luckily, about 80% of them were rented. It was weeks of sorting, organizing, labeling, sewing, mending, fitting, etc. This is what my front room has looked like. I've learned so much about what goes into producing a show. Having never involoved myself in this type of thing as a youth, I've been so facinated by watching the whole process and seeing everything come together.
Ashlyn was able to participate this year. Being the first time she's been in a play or musical, this was a new and exciting experience for her. She did a great job and was fun to watch. I know she learned a ton - having a great time with her friends as well.
We feel so lucky to be in such a wonderful ward with so much musical talent - adults and youth. Each time we do this, we really witness miracles. It's also so neat to observe the community come into our church building and see these great youth and feel of the spirit that is there. They performed Thursday night thru Saturday night with around 400 people there each night. The play was free to attend but people could donate to a charity that the youth help choose to support.
