It really made me happy to see all the families together, enjoying the evening. Theatre hadn't had a banquet since who know when. We organized food, while Jarod created a video highlighting the year and then gave out awards. My sister did the flowers, which I picked up in Glendale earlier in the day. She also arranged a free "rental" of the tablecloths to improve the ambience of the venue.
Cora is in the black suit in the front corner - she sat with her actor friends, while we sat in the back with other parent friends of ours.
Jarod is a great teacher who truly cares about the kids. I love his attitude about the theatre kids supporting each other.
Here are the Boosters mamas, with gifts from Jarod and his wife Jill.
Cora and some of her ATTWN friends...
The whole theatre group, being silly!
Jarod handed out awards, and Cora was honored to receive the Performer of the Year trophy. His description of her and her talent before he named her was amazing - wish I'd been filming it. (But how presumptuous would it have looked if I'd started filming before he handed out that final award?!)
I do remember him stating that he has continually handed her more difficult roles, and she continues to nail each one.
Family shot - Violet didn't want to go (few siblings were present) - but Grandpa earned himself a seat at the table by serving as official photographer for the past two years. Many, many hours spent shooting dress rehearsals and editing hundreds of photos! (Thousands maybe!)
Again, so, so happy with how this night turned out!
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