Ellis was thrilled to get the chance to play Captain Hook in the Broadway Juniors' Peter Pan at Winnetka Community House! This kind of thing becomes a family effort, as the rest of us had to rush to Winnetka after school every Thursday for ten weeks and then kill an hour while we waited for Ellis to practice.
Luckily, we found a really great, quiet spot in the community house that no one else seemed to know about. We had this table and chairs, and a set of comfy red chairs all to ourselves.
Sam often brought games to play or books to read. I played with him whenever I wasn't nursing Archer, cleaning up spit-up, or checking my Instagram feed. :)
Henry and Sam might tell you they didn't like having to go to play practice, but I think they secretly enjoyed this quiet time.
That is, after Henry got his homework done each week.
Now, on with the show! Ellis was thrilled to get this awesome costume, which we bought through the virtual yard sale from another kid who was Captain Hook a few weeks before in another play.
And now, just enjoy the great pictures of our little actor onstage! He did an amazing job and really got into his part! His pirate accent and angry/bossy Captain Hook mannerisms were spot-on!
Credit to our friend Sarah Severson for taking and sharing these great photos!
Ellis never broke character as Captain Hook - even during the mermaid songs. :)
Isn't he kind of amazing?
4 comments:
He is really amazing, actually.
Hook! Hook! Who's got the hook? I sing that to Esme every time she sticks her hand in a cup. Good job Ellis. Looks like a phenomenal performance.
Hook! Hook! Who's got the hook? I sing that to Esme every time she sticks her hand in a cup. Good job Ellis. Looks like a phenomenal performance.
I have no idea why that posted twice and I'm actually Shug, not Paul. Sorry to mess up your comments
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