Our Babe in Toyland

Ellie's 5th performance at the Spotlight is the musical Babes in Toyland, directed by Bruce Webb. Although it has nearly killed us (the rehearsals were absolutely time-sucking little monsters at a time of the year when time is sooo important), the play has turned out to be adorable (I say through clenched teeth). I did finally get to see the whole show and here are some favorite scenes.... (I really did enjoy the performance, it almost made it all worth it!!) Ellie pre-show in her Jill costume (as in Jack and Jill)

Ellie as a townsperson in the opening scene...

Introduction of Fairy Tale characters on stage....

Jack and Jill went up the hill...

Ellie in the classroom scene...

Ellie as an elf in Toyland (center)....

Ahhh, all is well in Toyland. Contrary Mary gets to marry her true love, Allen....

Ellie's friends came to watch!

And Brooke won the cookie they give away at intermission.

Ok. Take note. It WAS worth it. To see Ellie doing something she loves, in an environment where she thrives, TOTALLY worth it.