Besides an ear infection and trips to the pediatrician, we've had a great time in Chicago. We went with Mirette's Aunts to see Goodnight Moon.
We all wondered how the short little book Goodnight Moon could turn into a full length play. We were pleasantly surprised. The best part was after the first sweet musical number with the boy bunny singing about stars, the curtain opened to reveal the GREAT GREEN ROOM. How cool. I admit that I had a little moment of childish joy to see this book I've read so many time transformed.
The set was amazing with little characters dancing in the house, bears that fell through the bed, a gorgeous moon, and pictures that moved. The acting was over the top and slightly annoying.
As for Mirette, we couldn't tell if she liked it because she was staring the whole time with a blankish look on her face. In the end, we chalked it up to concentration. It was her first play and I'm not sure she knew what to think.
The best part for her was that the bunny boy hopped right through a row in the audience which happened to be our row. Mirette thought that was pretty amazing, but also she has no conception of what is normal in the theater.
More later about reading in Chicago. . .
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