Day 827: Kenny judges

The final Birdie performance was wild, energetic and passionate.  The kids' emotions were raw and right on the edge.  A few cast members did some improvising off script, but it may not have been detectable by anyone who hasn't seen the show a hundred times.  In the Shriner's number, the boys were wilder, noisier and puffed clouds of powder that distracted from the action.  The big question will be how the Kenny judges liked it because they were in the audience.

After the reception, Ben said that one judge gushed about Michaela's performance and could hardly believe that she is a high school student.  In fact, the judge compared her to Idina Menzel!  I would happily listen to Michaela sing anything!  I hope she wins the award for best actress.  It's very possible that our girls' ensemble could earn a nomination too.  If we win the Kenny,  it means $5000 and tremendous recognition for our school.

We were able to get out for a lovely walk in the sunshine before we headed to school to begin the set breakdown.   Ellen, Scott, Steve and I accomplished a great deal in just two hours.  Most of the bedroom and kitchen are done and we took down the scrim from the tv set.  Our reward was a delicious dinner at Whiskey Hill.  It seems out of character for us to be sitting in a bar, but the food is great and we like the casual atmosphere.

Ellen finishes off the kitchen!

Tomorrow, cook classes begin.  We have a big crowd of students coming to make macaroni and cheese. Fortunately, Alicia and Amanda will help supervise as well as a half dozen student leaders.
Only 20 days to the one day hike!

Whiskey Hill: baked beans, pulled barbecued pork and coleslaw.  

In back:  Garbage charred wings!

Canadaway Creek