#62 Children’s Theater

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My oldest son is going to the University to study theater. I blame his second grade teacher.

That was his first ever exposure to drama, as a performer not an audience member. Miss Edelstein’s class delighted a classroom full of restless parents with their interpretation of Stop, Look and Listen: A Lesson in Crosswalk Safety. For those of you unfamiliar with this production, itâs a timeless tale which artfully weaves the motif of pedestrian safety with that of imminent, gruesome vehicular death. We were all truly moved to yawn.

Really.

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This particular episode is dedicated to Stuart and Glory over at The Eclectic Review. They’ll know why and (if you listen to their show much) you will too!

I’d also like to acknowledge the very funny folks at The Desert Star Theater in Salt Lake City. They’ve been entertaining my family for years and, by way of thanking them, I stole the title of one of their shows for my Joseph gag.

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