Night at the Theatre

After a relatively uneventful day, I got to spend the evening supporting the arts.

In what has become something of another annual tradition for the Rochlin family, we went down to El Segundo to support Aly’s friend Rhyan. She and her sister perform with the Haven Academy of the Arts, a Christian nonprofit that helps give kids and teens a chance to perform on stage.

This year’s musical was:

A classic by any other name just as sweet.

Because you know.

Romeo and Juliet. Just with more racism and dancing.

I’ve also seen the troupes performances of Seussical and Guys and Dolls. All and all I’d argue this was one of the weaker shows they’ve put on despite having some well-done choreography.

But I’m not here to review this show, because I feel like it would be in bad taste. Plus it’s not something that’s meant for critical acclaim so much as it is to support the kiddos.

Support the kiddos we did. Both with the buying of the tickets and with concessions.

If nothing else, these guys always have a solid spread of gifts to buy and snacks to eat. With all money apparently going to a scholarship fund that helps more kids afford the ability to take part.

That’s what the head lady said at least. I’m not getting paid to spread the word or anything, but what can I say. I like supporting the arts.

Don’t really have too much to add beyond that however. Just a nice, quiet night out at the theatre with my mom and sister. Figured it would make for a more interesting blog post than the adventures of me transcribing an interview again, which was what I did most of the rest of the day.

So hopefully you weren’t expecting anything super weighty and profound. Because the best I have to offer is a plead to do the same as us and go support local arts programs.

As a writing kid myself I know it’s important.

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