Elves and the toymaker

I took Milosh to Kirkland Performance Center for a musical called "Elves and the toymaker" A super simple and sweet story. A toymaker and his wife had made a lot of toys which get all lost and stolen. The elves like to help people and surprise them. So they come and start to make toys at night. After two nights of getting toys, toymaker and his wife make coats for the elves and say thank you!

Here are some reasons why I loved the show:

• There was a lot of kids and they had lots of ways of interacting with the kids. They asked the kids to keep secret that the elves had done the good deeds. They made the kids sing and dance! Milosh loved it also - we exchanged smiles during the show.
• The theme was in keeping with the season - and the spirit of giving! They had even asked audience to get some toys to donate to needy kids; and during the show the elves asked the kids to put the toys on the stage! What better way to get your kids to learn to give! They became a part of the story!  
• The songs were fun - and they were original! The lady who was playing the piano had written the lyrics and the songs - and they were very very nice!
• The props on the set were made by elf#2 - who is also a carpenter. He explained a lot of things about how he made the rocking teddy bear, and how their sets are all made collapsible in a book.
• They had a QandA session at the end - and the kids got to ask questions from the crew - there were lots of questions about how they did this and that. Milosh wanted me to raise the hand and ask to show the backside of the door prop!
• There were two people who were constantly narrating the show in sign language - for those in the audience who could not hear. They also had special arrangements for disabled. Its really heart touching to see so much thoughtfulness about being inclusive.
• Last reason is that the show is right next to the library - where we could walk and get some books for Milosh. We got lunch from PCC after doing grocery, and then after the show spent some time in the library. Sunday afternoon well spent!