lynn Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) I have posted about her social anxiety issues in the past. She wanted to try out for the school play and she did, she got a part. The teacher putting the play together saw my dd potential and gave her a good size part. DD was so excited when she came home. Now we had out ups and downs over the weeks and last Monday was the worst of her anxiety as she had play rehearsal M-W with performance on TH. I volunteered to assist with costumes and when dd walked in cafeteria for dress rehearsal she looked so confident, so calm considering that morning she was a mess. She even had to talk to the director about some costume issues she wanted to change. Well Thursday night went perfect she was amazing. She delivered her lines perfectly and the audience responded. I had tears in my eyes. I had a friend approach me in amazement that that was my very shy dd up on stage and my phone went off with texts from a couple of friends who were there and know a little about her anxieties we were all so proud of her. She had a little problem with people she didn't know approaching her to tell her she did great but we had talked about responding with a simple "thank you" is all that was needed. I know we will have our ups and downs as we work through teen years and middle school my hope is she remembers what she is capable of and holds on to even a small part of this experience. Edited April 24, 2017 by lynn 37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have a shy one, too, who found her sanctuary in theater. I feel your excitement. Happy future shows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Great job!!! So glad for you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 That is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38carrots Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 How beautiful! <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 :hurray: Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamashark Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 We've found that theater is great for shy kids or kids with anxiety. Not sure why - maybe because you are in a costume so it isn't "you"? So exciting for you! May this be the start of great things to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I agree theater can be amazing for shy kids, as can stuff like toast masters. Your daughter did a HUGE thing and I'm sure you must be beaming with pride. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 :hurray: :grouphug: Both my quirky kids have found confidence through participating in theater. I've also found many of our local theaters SO welcoming and loving and inclusive. Congratulations to her! And to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 :party: That's wonderful, Lynn!!! You must be so proud of her! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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