joseph

Went to Allison's school production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last night with Jodi. Allison was one of the music directors; Jodi and I had been hearing about the progress of the musical since September and were aware of all the hard work she and the others had been putting into the show.

The Blathering at the top is of Allison conducting the choir.





We met Allison and her husband John before the show at Swiss Chalet, then headed over about an hour early. Jodi and I wanted to get good seats! (see below)

While the parents rushed for the seats near the front of the stage, Jodi and I grabbed the seats as close to Allison's conductor's stand as possible. We actually ended up moving one row ahead of the photo below:





I could have reached out and poked Allison in the ribs anytime if I wanted!

But I didn't.

Within a short time, the gymnasium was packed (see photo below). Allison said that both evening shows had been sold out, plus the school had added several daytime shows for schools in the area.

The play was great! Great costumes, sets, and of course the choir was fantastic. 'Twas very cool to see Allison directing the choir. As one of her choir members says, she rocks!

Can you see Jodi in the photo below?





I loved seeing Allison in teacher mode, and hearing parents and students call her "Mrs. Durno". Also cool to hear all the parents thanking her after the show, saying it was fantastic, asking if she could do it every year (also fun to watch Allison keep her smile intact at the casual requests for an annual event).

I think I want to start calling Allison "Mrs. Durno", too. :-)





I have my first meeting with the CCRA today; wish me luck.