June 17 2025

I understand why the play production is so popular because I was a “thespian” in the day. Hendersonville High had a fantastic Drama program led by a fantastic teacher. Mr. Orr LOVED everything about the theater, and he ran a great club. We competed in statewide drama competitions, never winning but often getting favorable reviews. Learning lines and songs, blocking movements, getting into character, and bringing the character to life with the nuance of movement and diction were all skills I developed. Additionally, I learned about wardrobe, props, sound, lighting, and promotion/marketing. It was the best educational experience of my life apart from camp, and I remember the lessons as if they were from yesterday.

So I understand why there is so much excitement about this week’s production EPs… not only do we know they will deliver a great show, we know how much it means to the performers. Last night’s production EP was a fantastic song and dance program that came off without a hitch and made every performer feel like a star. The songs were cute and sung with confidence and flair. The dance numbers were innovative and ran smoothly like clockwork. Most dances rotated two groups in each number (thus giving many campers the opportunity for a front-row spotlight position on the stage). The girls were so confident, too! They claimed their moves with that flair that makes non-dancers (like me) gasp with delight. The singing was loud and confident, matched with choreography and intricate solo numbers. The guitar girls played a mix of songs as one (remarkable for such a big group). We loved it all and can’t wait for tonight when about a hundred campers put on a production of “Camp Rock.”

About ten years ago, one of our former June campers became an actress on Broadway (she played Glenda in “Wicked”). Everyone knew she was special when she played the lead in the June Camp play two years in a row. We were blown away by each performance. She hit every note perfectly, spoke with delightful inflections, and effortlessly moved about the stage with grace and style… it was clear that she had a gift. So we look forward to the show this evening: perhaps we will experience that moment when a star is born!

• Weather Sunny, 85 degrees, Blue Sky
• Breakfast Hash Browns, Bacon, Eggs
• Joke Jesus is Watching
• Morning Assembly Devotion today was wonderful. Listen if you can!
• Lunch Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
• Dinner Chicken Sandwich and waffle fries

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Have a great day!