The whole experience was a joy. Finn chose his seat: the last row of the balcony. Right away he started asking questions. He was curious about what was behind the curtain. Waiting for the show to start he asked about the dog in the show. Would it be a real dog? Where is the dog? The lights dimmed and I watched him nervously as the show started, wondering how he would react. I was ready with snacks and even his "mini-computer" if he was bored, ready to bolt if he was scared, and ready with reminders if he was too loud or antsy.
I honestly wasn't prepared to simply relax and take in the show with my fellow audience member/son. That swell of pride that only a mom can feel overtook me as I realized he was enjoying the show. It might be silly to be proud, but this felt like a huge milestone. He sat still, he was interested; he sat still and watched and was entertained.
At first he was sort of stunned by the whole thing and remained completely silent, but as he got comfortable in his role as audience member, he whispered questions, showing he was truly engaged in the show. Where is Annie? Why is that lady mean? What is the dog doing? Why is it dark? How do those lights work? Where are those mean parents? What is that chair? Why are they moving that wall? Where is Annie?
He clapped. My little boy clapped, in the right places, and appreciated the performance. By the musical reprise during the bows, he even sang along for a few lines. "The sun will come out tomorrow."
The show was simply excellent. Congratulations to all the cast and crew for a fabulous performance. Thanks for making Finn's first theater experience so successful.
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