Some RFRF's families take a more active role. Peggy LaClair's kids repeatedly participate in the musicals at their church. Our daughter was also in The Wizard of Oz this past spring in the community theater. She was a flying monkey and a munchkin, and learned a lot about all of the work that goes into a production. She can't wait for this year's show, The King and I .
Live performances excite kid' s imaginations and can inspire home productions.
And kids aren't the only ones who catch the performance bug. Lori Thole's husband takes center stage in their home. The kids love it and interact with the puppets, which they don't get to do at the big public shows. If you can't find live theater options in your community, I suggest trying one of the many fine videos from a company called Globalstage, which specializes in presenting performances by children's theatre troupes across the country. Each tape includes an entertaining introduction of the important themes of the program and fun facts about the author or playwright.