Thursday, April 1, 2010


{Never sell yourself short}


River had try-outs on Tuesday for the school play.
He was given five different parts and told to choose one to memorize for the audition.
He memorized them all.
He had hopes to land the small part of a "crazy doctor".


Wednesday afternoon, the cast was announced.
River was given.......wait, are you ready?????
The LEAD male role!!!!!
Antipholus
(don't ask me how you pronounce it...I get it wrong every time...I just call him Antipoopoolus, Angrysyphilis, A-Fo, etc.)


His teacher said, that she had this role in mind for River from the beginning......it was the night of the school beach party that confirmed her decision.  River just couldn't stop his white boy groove toe.  He was in the middle of the auditorium showing his pop and lock, moonwalk, and robot.   Teacher figured, if he has enough self confidence to do THAT, then he can be front and center on a stage play.

Once given his role, she pulled Riv to the side and told him that he should NEVER sell himself short.....even if it is for a school play.  ALWAYS shoot for the stars (lead). 
"You deserve the best River", She said as she gave him a proud hug.
She also prepared him to practice his love stuck goo-goo eyes (see above).  Apparently there is a love interest that he pines for in the play.  Who wouldn't melt looking into those baby blues????

No more "WE'RE #2"!!!!!
#1 feels pretty good.

5 comments:

paula said...

Yay Riv! Can't wait to see it....starting out big aren't you? Shakespeare. My oh my.

Love the pics of him....you can see his cowlick in the front of his hair so good.

susie said...

That's Awesome! Congrats River....let us know when it is, the girlies love to go to plays.

Tracy said...

I couldn't be more proud! You're gonna ROCK! I m there!!

Chelise said...

Woo Woo!! You are destined for success, my love!! Work hard at your memorization, but most of all have fun!!

Congrats love!

Anonymous said...

03/03/2013

Hail to Thee, Master River DeVries:

Welcome to the literary aura of the Great Bard.
Being assessed by a teacher who knows how you are uncommonly worthy and brave, thou hast taken up the role of leader among men, Young Prince.
You have earned the sanction of GGMA B., Queen of the Back Stage MOMs.