The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Now that we live in Grantsville, Utah, I was called to be the Ward Activity Chairman. And of course, I wanted to direct this show that I have done in other places. It turned out wonderful, but had many many problems. I was faced with people saying, "We always do the Ham Dinner for Christmas", and "There will be kids who go inactive, who don't want to be in the play", and one of my favorites, "Why don't we ever do some kind of service for others instead?" I gave up 2 times, and then, decided, "This is going to be the best Christmas Pageant ever!" It really paralleled the actual story! The youth were amazing! There was a lot to memorize, and they really came through. Dennis filled in as the Dad as the guy I had cast in that part, quit. Then I had to bribe one of the young men to take one of the lead parts, (he lator refused the monetary reward), and I had to furnish food at every practice to just get them there. Oh, and The Young Women's Pres refused to give me Youth Activity Night time to practice. But, I would do it again in a minute. We had a full house, and ended up setting up more chairs in the over flow room. We really had many people comment on it, and still are. ****I was in the very back of the stage, on the floor, pushing the pause button on a CD player, which had the chimes on it for the closing scene. Everyone ended up on stage after the last curtain, each group coming out for their group and individual bows. And me, with no legs, and a body, that is quite round-- shall we say--I could not get up to save me. They wanted me to come out for some roses, but it took me forever to crawl around to some scenery and pull myself up. Hope no one noticed. The Bishopric counselor poked his head around one time, and said are you coming?" Of course, I said, "I've Fallen and I can't get up." from the commercial. **** Then I had the Bishopric to the R.S. Room after the show, dressed as the Three Wisemen, and they handed out little Nativity Ornaments to all the kids. So, life is back to normal, except someone asked me if we could do it again next year. "I replied back to him, only if I am adequately begged, charmed, and fawned over." I have to keep up my reputation, after all.
