I took my kids to see Seussical at the SCERA last night. Since I directed this show recently, my kids know the music well. Possibly too well. On the way, I had to explain to them that they couldn't sing along during the production. I thought that this was a no brainer, but Thing Two innocently said, "Why not?" This made me really glad that we had this conversation. She didn't realize it might be a distraction to both the cast and the audience.

Then when we got there it was raining really hard. We had to park a little ways away, so I told them to get all ready and we'd run! And Thing One said, "Like 'Run, Freedom Run'!" (This is a song from the musical Urinetown...in case you are theatrically challenged.) When I laughed at the comment, he broke into song.

Then we got in the car after it was all over, and Thing One says, "So what did everyone think about it? What was your favorite part?" This is something I do at theater so the kids learn to analysis what they've seen. Makes them better audience members and performers. Didn't expect him to do it on his own.

Having a mother who teaches theater...a blessing or a curse?