A few years ago, I read that Ryan Barrett had participated in his homeschool group's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. I had the same reaction about my son wanting to participate in a production as Mary Ellen.
I decided that I needed to give him a chance. He wanted to do it. I had to let go. So, I decided to help direct another play.
We practiced for nine months and yesterday and today we had our performances. We had to do some serious cramming on his lines, but he did it.
I had to let go. And, he soared.
Fantastic!!!! So happy for you! This performance looks great.
Posted by: Alice Gunther | April 24, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Oh my gosh! He looks great, and folds his arms just like Paul did as Theseus!!
Posted by: MacBeth | April 24, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Congratulations on the show! I love the beard!
JPP
Posted by: Judith Powers | April 25, 2010 at 05:58 PM
I second that.. He truly did soar! And thanks again for all your hard work!
Posted by: Cathy | April 25, 2010 at 11:28 PM
He was so sure of himself and his lines. You can be very proud of him KC! He was fun to watch! Thanks for all of your hard work on the play! Cookie enjoyed it!
Posted by: Emily | April 27, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Oh, he looks so grown up and so happy! I love these pictures, KC!
Posted by: Jennifer Gregory Miller | April 27, 2010 at 09:39 AM
Bravo! Bravo! He looks awesome and full of confidence.
Posted by: kimberlee | April 27, 2010 at 12:31 PM
I remember some of the first books I read about Asperger's Syndrome were autobios by late-diagnosed adults. One was a professional actor who became an overseas ambassador for a nonprofit! (If memory serves.) He claimed that acting was a good career for Aspies because you are told what to say and what to do, and ditto for the foreign country interactions: heavy prompting and prepping.
Regardless of future profession, your son looks confident and happy. I'm so glad that this worked out to be a great experience for him!
Posted by: Denise | April 30, 2010 at 12:20 AM