I had a great time at last Friday's performance of "Blather, Blarney and Balderdash". The story of a lovesick shepherd and the leprechauns that come to help him win the hand of his beloved was delightful and wonderfully performed by a large and strong cast of El Carmelo 4th and 5th graders.
So many things to praise! The cast's delivery of their lines had me laughing out loud (hope I didn't disturb anyone). The set looked great and did everything it needed to do (I really liked the hole in the hedge and how it was used). Great costumes (I'm sure that represented many hours of parent work alone). The student actors not only sounded great and looked great, they knew where to be and at what time to enter and exit which was no small feat with an involved story and lots of parts.
Producers Rebecca Davis and Anna Maria Dias along with Director Jonathan Shue should be very proud of their work and the work of the many students and parents responsible for the success of the school play. It was a very good time and I for one am grateful that all of these folk made this effort. It really paid off for the audience and, I hope, for everyone involved. Well done!
