Yesterday, we went to Old Sturbridge Village to attend the 11:00am showing of Charlotte's Web. It couldn't have been a more glorious day if it wanted to be!
Shortly after we arrived one of the cast members invited the children to come and help her hang the wash.
While the children helped hang the wash, another cast member treated us to some beautiful background music.
And then the show began! Emma and I found a shady spot in the back by the cooper's shop.
Charlotte spins the first web word. The song she sang each time she wrote a new word was absolutely gorgeous.
Wilbur.
While Wilbur is asleep Charlotte once again sings her song and spins another word.
Wilbur and Fern.
The third word. Courtesy of Templeton (seen in the red cap and sporting a fabulous Scottish brogue).
The last word.
Charlotte's egg sac hangs at the edge of the barn. Here Charlotte is telling Wilbur she cannot make the trip back. that she is at the end of her life and too weak to travel (and it's right around here that the tears started). Her entire speech to him, and the beautiful song she sang as she died, made my tears flow even more than they already were. It was, from start to finish, a truly perfect re-telling of this beloved classic. I dare say EB White would be proud.
The entire cast. Oh, how I wish I had snapped this picture a moment sooner so Wilbur was looking up! The talent in this group is outstanding!
Everyone was invited to meet the cast afterward. The girls made a beeline for Charlotte (I had, thankfully stopped crying by then) and we shared with her how much we truly loved the entire production (and her beautiful singing).
If you have plans to see this play you are in for such a wonderful treat! Get their early to help with the wash and listen to the gorgeous music (some of the best recorder and guitar playing you will ever hear). And if it's sunny be sure to grab one of the benches near the cooper shop (you'll be glad you did)! If you don't yet have plans to see it make some now! Tickets are still available and performances go through August 26th. xo
If you have plans to see this play you are in for such a wonderful treat! Get their early to help with the wash and listen to the gorgeous music (some of the best recorder and guitar playing you will ever hear). And if it's sunny be sure to grab one of the benches near the cooper shop (you'll be glad you did)! If you don't yet have plans to see it make some now! Tickets are still available and performances go through August 26th. xo
Looks fantastic- and you did have a perfect day! We are taking Mary and Jordan to see this when they get home- we are actually going on the day of the last performance. Can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to LOVE it! It's more wonderful than we expected it to be! xo
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