Esther-Ordinary Faith

Rosslyn Academy Elementary presents...

Esther-Ordinary Faith

A kids musical by Kathie Hill

Emma, with her friends, before tonight's

performance as the auditorium filled up

This year's Spring elementary drama was a musical based on the story of Esther. Through the musical, the children and audience learn that God can be trusted in difficult times -- We can have confidence in Him!

Emma and her buddy Diana with the dancers

"The Lord of the Dance"

Erica and Kim after a busy few months of

rehearsal as co-directors of the

Rosslyn Elementary musicals

The dancers

Mommy and Emma at the end of a great night!

Final Show!

This afternoon was the third and final show of Rosslyn Academy's Middle School production of "30 Reasons NOT to be in a Play". The students did an outstanding performance of this comical warning against the the hazards of being a part of a drama.

"Why... that Aunt Gladys she's amazing!"

... that Aunt Gladys!

... a "GIANT BUT" hanging in the air above TK

poor poor Morty

Our narrator running into some trouble

Reason 27: Sometimes certain "feelings" develop between actors

... poor romantic "Nate and Mia"

Taking a bow

The Cast & Crew

30 Reasons NOT to be in a play

Rosslyn Academy Middle School

Proudly Presents

30 reasons

N O T

to be in a play

This year's Rosslyn Academy Middle School production is a comedy by Alan Haehnel, directed by Mark Statler. But unlike past year's this is NOT a play, this is a warning and a lesson:

"This is not a play.

These students are here to teach you.

These students are here to warn you.

These students are prepared to do

what ever it takes for you to learn....

30 Reasons NOT to be in a Play."

February 16, 17 and 18, 2012

Tristan as the love sick "Nate" in the opening night

Everyone did fantastic!

The students had the audience in a uproar of laughter

it was a great performance!

Three Wise Men and a Baby

Three Wise Men and a Baby

Yesterday, Rosslyn Academy Elementary School presented its 2011 Christmas production. It was a fantastic pageant from the perspective of the stars of the night sky. This year Emma was literally the "star" as she had the role of the Star of Bethlehem.

Each year the entire elementary school participates in the Christmas production through either drama, instrumentals or the choir. This was the largest production yet with a such a large enrolment in the elementary. The theatre was packed out with rows of parents and guests standing at the back of the house.

The stars looking down upon the story of the nativity

Angels meeting the terrified shepherds

The sinister King Herod looks on as the Wise Men

who have followed the Bethlehem Star, come seeking

the true King of Kings

All of the children did a wonderful job singing some

funky versions of familiar Christmas carols and worship songs

In the end the lesson of the play was clear,

God sent his Son into the World because of God's love for us.

The greatest gift he wants from his children, is our love!

So proud of our little star!

Gemma (Cirro) and the Bethlehem Star (Emma)

after a great performance

Mary (Emma's bossom buddy, Diana) and Emma

We were thrilled to have several friends from Eastleigh

join us for the Christmas Concert and stay over with us.

The cast and soloists

Erica and Kim

Once again, Erica and her friend Kim Remich teamed up! Along with Erica as the drama director and Kim as the program director, this year teacher Mark Statler joined the team as the 5th grade Music Director. They were very thankful for the army of parent and student volunteers who helped make this such a great program.

The stars!

Gemma (Cirro Thuo), Bethlehem Star (Emma),

Zaniah (Mattie Kohl), and Mira (Laura Mixon)

Parablelooza Night!

Mommy and Emma on stage at Rosslyn Academy,

after last night's performance of

P A R A B L E L O O Z A

This year's spring production for Rosslyn Academy Elementary was the musical-game show "Parablelooza". The children from kindergarten to fifth grade did a fantastic job in song and drama! Together they reminded us about the message of God's love shared in the parables of Jesus.

Corn-Crop-Crazy

As a game show, the night was a competition between Orange Crush and the Green Machine, the two teams have been practicing for months. Although the music and dialogue were rehearsed, the games were happening in real time and the outcome was up in the air! Who would win the Parablelooza Challenge?

Emma and Josh as referees

Audience Participation

One highlight of the night for the students were several audience participation activities within the game show. Elementary parents, Rob Beyer and Kevin McGee, getting doctored to the glee of the children!

Orange Crush Wins!!!!

Announcer Keenan Carline announces the final results -- victory to the orange!

drama cast

so proud of our little actor

Directors Kim and Erica after another great production!

Celebrating a wonderful performance with our friend Mel