Christmas Fun - part 3 - At the Theatre

Sometimes it is nice to have a tradition that involves being inside and warm.

For the past 25 years, the Fantasy Playhouse has performed Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".  It is a real treat for us to know someone in the cast, and this year was no exception.   Some of our friends from way back in our single days were in the cast along with three of their children.  How fun for them and for us!    There are always a few subtle differences each year, but the pyrotechnics always catch me off-guard.  Mark your calendar for the first weekend in December to see this presentation of the Christmas classic.

(Photo courtesy of Fantasy Playhouse fb page)

Thinking that we were supporting a few young people that we knew, we also planned to see Huntsville Ballet's "The Nutcracker".   We discovered after we ordered the tickets that they were in a different performance that we could not attend.    Oh well.  We will do better next year!
It had been several years since either of us had seen The Nutcracker performed.  So many times we go to plays and musicals, and we forget the beauty and skill involved in ballet.  Initially, I thought, "They aren't talking!"  and then my immediate next thought was "Duh, it's ballet!"   The music was almost soothing, as that we were pretty exhausted from a full weekend of activities.  I can definitely appreciate the physical strength and endurance that the performers exhibit especially the guy that did the toe touches and the lady who was the Sugar Plum Fairy.    I highly recommend this as an activity to add to your Christmas traditions as well.