A Midsummer Night's Dream - for the love of Shakespeare! People are still entertained by his plays after all this time, a four year old finds humor and drama in the same scene as a 65 year old. We have wanted to take the kids to a couple of the Shakespeare in the Park products here, but were not sure if they would handle that length of time in a seat or a blanket on the lawn.
But last night Slater soaked it all in. He sat on the edge of his seat as soon as the lights dimmed. Quietly whispering questions about the music, the lights, the fog machine, and the actors on the stage. Who were the kids up there? Can I wear flowers in my hair? Can I have that stick? Look he is a wall! He is silly! My arm was used as a shield to ward off Oberon and I had to pull him back (several times) from heading up the aisle to join the cast, but what a wonderful evening.
When the play was over he walked around giving all the beautiful "butterflies" / fairies hugs. He braved going up to a couple of Oberon's followers, but still didn't want anything to do with Oberon himself. Spotting the fools he covered his mouth and giggled out-loud, then ran over to take a closer look at "the wall". At one point he even tried to get into a cast photo, or maybe he just wanted a closer look at Bottom's sword :)
Can't wait for the next production!
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