This experience was brutal for our family's already busy schedule. Committing to this production was the cause of many arguments, many tears, hours of practice, robbed our nights, weekends and holiday breaks, but without a doubt a wonderful experience for Emory and the end result made it all worth it for us all. I'm certain we will do it all over again next year.
Emory was in the Featured chorus (soldier ancestor) the Addams ancestors, who range from a caveman to flight attendant. The ancestors are raised from the dead once a year and in the musical take a interest in helping the Addams Family work out its issues.
Emory knew part of the role required theatre make-up, which he has never been a fan of, not even on Halloween. The make-up is thick and very oily, similar to Desitin diaper crème.
Seems after the third night of make-up he adjusted just fine and even figured out how to transfer make-up scars on his face to his hands to make additional scars.
Emory appears on stage and dances/sings behind Morticia:
At intermission the actors hit the auditorium to sell raffle tickets. After all, who can say 'no' to these faces:
Emory is directly behind 'Gomez' on the right.
Emory is just off center at the top:
Deona and I had been so looking forward to last night's closing performance and getting back to our regular schedules. The final performance was bittersweet for us all.
We have enjoyed watching Emory develop a love for singing and dancing on stage and I believe this experience has given him a better attitude in general. Both he and Everett are already talking about trying out for next year's production.
