After Christian and the Blue Devils Theater competed in VHSL States and he got his big award, he decided not to audition for the school musical. He felt like he needed to do less and chose indoor track, work, school, and seminary and chose to let theater go for the winter. I totally understood and respected his choice, but at the same time it broke my heart that he wouldn't be in the musical his Senior year. I worried that he would regret it and also I felt sad for myself too because I love watching him perform.
Well, a week or two into rehearsals, one of the students, who was cast as Stacee Jaxx, determined that he could no longer be in the play. Mrs. Mitchell, director extraordinaire, asked Christian if he could fill in. She said that they understood his commitment to the track team and would work with him schedule-wise so that he wouldn't miss any meets and wouldn't have to miss too many practices either. This was so kind and made my heart so happy. It helped them and us!
Christian got covid and we also took our family cruise for a week in January, all during the limited rehearsal time! Despite these things, he showed up and delivered a really fun performance as the arrogant Stacee Jaxx.
The show was really fun and full of talented singers, actors, dancers, and a live band!
A look at the program and Christian's bio.
This was part of his entrance. He walked down the aisle from the back of the auditorium, high-fiving, hugging, waving, showing off his chest, blowing kisses, etc. When he got to the stairs to the stage, he gave a lovely pelvic thrust. When he got onto center stage he pulled up his pants in a way that made the spotlight hit his bum. It was both hilarious and horrible. Haha.
Other highlights from his performance were his songs with his band, Arsenal, the bathroom scene with Sherry, and his broom fight with Sherry. He really was a big stage presence and made us all laugh.
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