Blueridge Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 ...because I have nobody to clap for her. My extended family didn't even call her today (her 16th birthday) and I know it really hurt her. I guess they were all busy with their lives. :glare: I would like somebody to know, since our family isn't impressed with anything we ever accomplish...She has been in a local play at a dinner theater these past few weeks. The director is a scholar, PhD in Theatrical Arts, who has won many prestigious awards for children's theater and literature adaptation for the stage. (He looks exactly like Mark Twain!) The local kids in this year's play were joined by professional actors from NY, etc. It's a big deal to us country folks ;). I am proud that she and her two younger sisters participated. Saturday evening I was sitting with my dh in the theater, waiting for the play to begin. The director came up to us and asked if she could 'help' him do an early morning TV interview for the play. You bet! How exciting! She did a great job, was very poised and vivacious, and afterwards he asked her a bombshell question. He offered her a spot in the very exclusive touring theater group that gives performances all around the area, the country, and even abroad on occasion. It is for college drama majors and professional actors. She will be in 11th grade this year. This is a big deal! He saw the same talent and energy that we know is there. We are still speechless, and she doesn't yet believe it has even happened! Would you join me in praising her? She is a special, wonderful daughter, and a real joy...off and on the stage. :) Thanks for blessing me by reading this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Way to go, daughter of Blueridge!!! I loved acting and your experience thrills me. Isn't it such a feeling to be back stage, ready to go on and know inside that you are going to be wonderful?? Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wow, how wonderful! She sounds like a truly wonderful and talented girl!!!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That is so cool! She will have such awesome memories of this time in her life. Sounds like she's got a lot of talent and everyone around her seems to realize this. I imagine she'll be doing great things for years to come. And boo to your extended family for ignoring her special day. Happy Birthday Blueridge's DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Way to go, Ginger's daughter! Congrats and happy, happy birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 How wonderful! She obviously has tons of talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That's fantastic! :D Way to go, Blueridge's daughter ~ and happy sweet sixteen!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Congrats to your dd & happy birthday too! :hurray: and :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Ginger!! Awesome news, congratulations to BOTH of you! What a fabulous unexpected birthday gift! Honestly..."we" (meaning at the library) don't see your girls often, but you know how fondly we all think of them. How exciting!!!! :D:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That's wonderful! Way to go! And happy Sweet 16! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Awesome, Blueridge's dd! :hurray::hurray: And, have a happy happy sweet 16! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That is awesome! I know she must be so excited! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I did 50 hours of notetaking to get out of 20 hours of deaf theatre class. That kind of stuff reduces me to a whimpering mess in the time it takes to explain the task, so I'm very impressed at people who can do it! :grouphug: to your daughter. :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Cool!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 You can't top that for sweet 16. Congratulations and Happy Birthday!:party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Great job! And Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Happy Birthday dd16 ! "Your sixteen and your beautiful . . . " That's a song from my day. I think it was Ringo Starr of the Beetles, right? Congratulations on being recognized for the talented girl you are. Way to go!!:thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I got shivers just reading that! What a wonderful daughter you have, and what great parents you must be!! I'm so excited for her that she gets such an incredible opportunity. Happy Sweet Sixteen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That's is just fantastic!! Way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That is simply amazing! How wonderful to have such recognition for her talents and abilities so early, and to be able to use them and learn more while doing so! Such an honor. Many, many congratulations! And, happy 16th birthday to your very talented daughter. I'm sure this is 'the birthday' that she will remember all of her life. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Your daughter sounds breathtaking! Oh that my dd would grow up to be so sweet & talented would make my heart swell with pride. Please pass on my best wishes and Happy Happy Birthday wishes to your beloved! :party: And I'm sorry about your family. :grouphug: I understand. My mother calls me every couple of years and asks me when my birthday is again. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 HAPPY BDAY!!! WOW!!! :party: Please hug your daughter and tell her how impressed I am! I have a friend who did dinner theatre (but not with a respected Director) and then went on to college to major in Drama. He now owns his own production company and does independent movies. Go for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 :party: Happy Sweet 16! :party: She sounds awesome. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That is a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations! And Happy 16th Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Fantastic!! Let us know where she will be performing. Maybe we will be able to say I saw that Oscar winning actress in a play when she just got her first break.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wow! What a great start to a possible acting career!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Ladies! Do you know how much your tender hearts have blessed me this morning?? I can hardly wait to show her all these dear notes when she gets up this morning! BTW, she had a very nice birthday, and spent the evening...not on the phone with her friends, but playing with her little sisters. :) Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now I need to go read a book and keep up my *intellectual growth*. On second thought, I think I'll stay near the hive for a while longer. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMominTX Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Awesome - congrats to your daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That's amazing!!! A HUGE congrats to your DD! Just imagine the life experience she will get from this! What was the play she did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalom22 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 What a fabulous experience. Happy Birthday and congrats on this opportunity. :party: My dd is just starting in the theater realm. She is taking a week long camp to see if this is her thing. I do believe that it is. She is quite comfortable performing. I know she will be excited to hear of your exciting news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 What was the play she did? She was in Alice In Wonderland, and played several parts (had some lines!). It was great because the director kept true to the literature. We are reading the book in the afternoons and the girls have really bonded with it. Last year she had a part in their Little Women production, and the year before that she was in Tom Sawyer. These are wonderful, and we are thankful for the opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Happy Birthday to dd! :party::party::party: Great job to both of you -- you are on a positive path and lack of contact with family doesn't seem to make your path any less positive or rewarding or productive! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Fwiw, I have one sister, she is quite accomplished and 6 years younger than me. She wouldn't spit in my face if my eyebrows were on fire. No reason - never an argument, never anything malicious between us, she just has no use for me or my own family. Just keep swimming!:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Happy belated Birthday to your dd, and congrats on the opportunity!!! That is awesome! A traveling show! Your daughter is obviously very talented to land such a spot so young! Enjoy! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Congratulations!!!:thumbup::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Congratulations and happy birthday to your dd! That is such thrilling news! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wow, that is fantastic!! What a great opportunity. And Happy (belated) Birthday!! :party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 WTG!! That's awesome, truly. Happy Birthday dear one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wow!!! That is awesome!!! Really and truly!! I don't know how your family couldn't rejoice with you!! That's very very cool!! Kudos to your daughter and to you mom for raising such a poised and mature young lady! Way to go!! :hurray: :party: :grouphug: Oh! and a VERY happy birthday to your lovely young lady! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 ... He offered her a spot in the very exclusive touring theater group that gives performances all around the area, the country, and even abroad on occasion. It is for college drama majors and professional actors. She will be in 11th grade this year. This is a big deal! He saw the same talent and energy that we know is there. We are still speechless, and she doesn't yet believe it has even happened! Would you join me in praising her? She is a special, wonderful daughter, and a real joy...off and on the stage. :) Thanks for blessing me by reading this! Oh my! That is incredible! Way to go Blueridge daughter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 that is wonderful and amazing! Congratulations to your daughter! And happy belated 16th birthday to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wow. That is completely awesome!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Oh my goodness. You must be so proud you want to burst, and I hope she's equally proud of herself. She sounds like an amazing, talented girl. Happy birthday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 ...because I have nobody to clap for her. My extended family didn't even call her today (her 16th birthday) and I know it really hurt her. I guess they were all busy with their lives. :glare: I would like somebody to know, since our family isn't impressed with anything we ever accomplish...She has been in a local play at a dinner theater these past few weeks. The director is a scholar, PhD in Theatrical Arts, who has won many prestigious awards for children's theater and literature adaptation for the stage. (He looks exactly like Mark Twain!) The local kids in this year's play were joined by professional actors from NY, etc. It's a big deal to us country folks ;). I am proud that she and her two younger sisters participated. Saturday evening I was sitting with my dh in the theater, waiting for the play to begin. The director came up to us and asked if she could 'help' him do an early morning TV interview for the play. You bet! How exciting! She did a great job, was very poised and vivacious, and afterwards he asked her a bombshell question. He offered her a spot in the very exclusive touring theater group that gives performances all around the area, the country, and even abroad on occasion. It is for college drama majors and professional actors. She will be in 11th grade this year. This is a big deal! He saw the same talent and energy that we know is there. We are still speechless, and she doesn't yet believe it has even happened! Would you join me in praising her? She is a special, wonderful daughter, and a real joy...off and on the stage. :) Thanks for blessing me by reading this! WOW. Congrats to your dd!! And keep us posted on her tours - we LOVE live theatre here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGirl Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Happy sweet 16 to your wonderful and talented daughter. Congratulations on raising such a great young woman!:party::party::party: It sucks when extended family don't acknowledge their accomplishments. Ask me how I know. You are doing a wonderful job. She sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 What a great opportunity! Tell her Happy Birthday from all of us fellow homeschoolers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyMay Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Congrats to your daughter!! It can be so hard when family is blind to such a wonderful girl (I know because mine is pretty much the same). Just keep praising her and loving her! Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 :hurray: Congrats to your daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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