Dresses with Boots: Good times at ACS

When I was in high school at ACS, when someone would reminisce about something particularly fun, someone in our group of friends (Ashley) would undoubtedly say, "Good times, good times." Along with "cool beans" (Jill). I don't know, we were teenagers, we thought we were funny...

A couple of weeks ago, ACS held an event that falls into the "good times" category. The spring musical was by far the best production that they have put on thus far. The script and music were appropriately poignant and teaching, but at the same time witty enough to keep your attention.

Here is a synopsis of the musical that I stole from this site: http://www.wordmusic.com/products/book.cfm?upc=080689710179.

"Jailhouse Rock!, an upbeat musical from Celeste Clydesdale, teaches children about our freedom in Christ as believers. The musical opens as the children embark on a fun week of hiking and swimming at Camp Koinonia. But much to their disappointment, when they arrive a torrential downpour leaves them "jailed up" in the mess hall. While the children are inside, the Camp Director and the Junior Counselors teach them about Paul, Silas and Peter's experiences being "locked up," and how prayer and praise makes a difference.

As a bonus, on the performance video, Joni Eareckson Tada shares her testimony and teaches both children and congregation that God has a sovereign plan for each of us. Even though seen or unseen things may confine us, when we are reborn through Christ, we are always free in our hearts.

Filled the variety of music styles you expect from Celeste Clydesdale, Jailhouse Rock! is a musical kids will love as they learn that true freedom comes from being reborn in Christ."

This is one production that lived up to its review!

Can I just say, I consider myself a creative person, not overly creative or an artist, but creative with a healthy dose of practicality, but whoever thought up the PVC pipe camp bus should get parent bonus-points!

Rhian takes her musicals very, very seriously. She practices hard, and she is right on cue for every hand motion...I really should put her in dance...she does so well at Upward cheerleading--but I am just too selfish with our family time to devote that much time and effort to an extracurricular activity. I know, I know, she will probably hate me for it later. I can hear it now, "I could have been a prima ballerina, but my mom was too lazy to take me to lessons..." But that's why I let her do Upward--minimal input, maximum output and fun.

Okay, for as great as her older sister was, Elizabeth seriously stole the show. She was soooo cute! But really, how can she not be? Several people stopped us to compliment us and her with comments like, "There's that little actress--she was so cute!" or "That little one stole the show!" Poor little Rhian may just end up with a complex because everyone compliments Elizabeth all the time--I mean all the time. And trust me, it is starting to get to Liz too--she is by no means humble...

Rhian had a solo. She has the clearest, most beautiful voice, and she has such confidence and volume. Everytime my Grandma Isla hears her sing, she says, "Rhian has the most beautiful tone; you need to get her in singing lessons." If anyone knows, its Grandma Isla.