Salt Shakers

Today was the last of three performances, of "A Christmas Carol", for Jared's new theater group Salt Shakers; where Jared played "Old Scrooge".  He rehearsed a lot around the house, with his dad modeling how to be an old man (too much Mary Tylor Moore more Chris as a kid).

Jared is truly enjoying this great group of kids and teachers.  There first performance was three weeks ago at the church as a sort of dress rehearsal/family event.  Our friends came by to cheer Jared on as Old Scrooge in their wonderful original adaptation.   Click the video below to see his performance:

The second performance was at a retirement home, where Jared also played piano during set-up and Lance came along for manual labor.  Some good friends also came to watch this performance and my friend encouraged the kids to go mingle with the residents.  Lance ended up in a nice long conversation with a couple there; the residents were truly appreciative of this kids coming to perform.

The final performance was for a YMCA after school program at a local elementary school. It was interesting to see the students response to the play, both the invitation to sing and the gospel message intertwined.  

The cast party was held at the home of one of the students families, where we had a nice time of food, fellowship and play.

Can't wait to see how the Spring Semester unfolds.