singin' in the rain

You. Guys.

Whatever plans you have made for this week -- cancel them.
I know you've got jobs, and callings, and families, and friends, and so forth.

But I'm telling you, you need to find a night this week [or the afternoon on Friday] and go see Olympus High School's production of Singin' in the Rain. 

Seriously.

There are so many reasons to partake of this spring masterpiece:

First of all, it's the. very. last. thing. ever. to happen on Olympus' legendary stage. [They've rebuilt the school just to the north on the same lot, and it's magnificently, beautifully enormous... and they're tearing down the old school in just a matter of weeks. But, so many incredible things have happened on Olympus' stage. So many talents. So many memories. So. Much. Good.] Go take the two hours, and be able to say that you were there for the last epic production on the Original Olympus High School Stage. Do it. It's totally worth it.

Second, it's SINGIN'. IN. THE. RAIN. A classic. I've recently discovered that there are throngs of people missing out on this fantastic movie. It's shocking, really. So whether you've seen the movie, love the play, or have never even heard of it -- Go. It's awesome.

Third, the show is simply darling. I've had a super rough 2013 so far, but this totally cheered me up. Even more then my new yellow wallet. It's a feel good story, and the music is super fun and catchy. It's impossible for it to not cheer you up - even if you don't need cheering.

Fourth, [SPOILER ALERT] it rains. Actual water falling from the sky. And don't fret, because if you sit in the first few rows, you are provided with a rain poncho.

Fifth, [I told you there were so many] The talent in the show is great. Ben Smith, whom I adore and have a mini crush on, is a perfect Don Lockwood. He's suave, and charming, and handsome, and I could just listen to him sing all. day. long. The girl who plays Kathy is adorable - and Fun Fact: I work with her dad. She has a gorgeous voice. The girl who plays Lina Lamont is hysterical. She nails the voice from the movie - and her mannerisms made me chuckle through the whole entire show. "Well, I can't make love TO A BUSH!" The dancers are great. The director is hilarious - right out of the movie. It's just so dang good. Go see it!

Sixth, and most importantly... My boy Tanner - Tan the Man, Little T, Number 5 of 8, Tan TT Showbiz - is Cosmo. And he could. not. be. better. He's witty. And clever. And dramatic. And gracefully. And silly. And flexible. And he makes. me. laugh. "Make 'em laugh! Make 'em laugh! Don't you know everyone wants to laugh?!" AND he tap dances like a boss. And not just that, ladies and gents, he actually plays the piano in the show. What a guy!

Now, I know that pride is bad. And that you can get caught in a vicious cycle with said pride... But. I am so proud of Tanner. He has worked so hard. And has totally sacrificed his body (totally sick bruises all over) for this role. He's magnificent. I couldn't stop smiling through the whole show - every time he came on stage. I'm totally overcome with pride - but the good kind. The kind of rejoice-in-the-successes-of-my-brother pride.

Have I convinced you yet?

GO SEE SINGIN' IN THE RAIN!

If you need someone to go with, call me. I'll be there.

If you aren't sure you can make it and need even more reasons to entice you, let me know. [I will neither confirm nor deny whether or not I will make a chocolate cake just to get you there, if that's what it takes. No joke: I bribed a kid sitting behind me to cheer and clap louder during the show with a bag of fruit snacks. So. Let me know.]

If you don't enjoy loud laughter, applause, and cat-calls throughout the show, then maybe we shouldn't sit by each other. But I'll still go with you. And we can talk at intermission. Grin.

If you have a bunch of stuff going on this week, just put it off for one day [ONE DAY!] to come see the show.

You won't regret it.

And it will mean so much to the kids in it who have worked so hard to put on such a fun show. They deserve a great audience [which obviously didn't show up tonight.... I felt like I was the only one laughing and clapping through the whole show. Lame.]

So, click here to buy tickets, and bring your umbrella.
I promise you'll enjoy the show.

GO!

I'm singing in the rain
Just singing in the rain
What a glorious feelin'
I'm happy again
I'm laughing at clouds
So dark up above
The sun's in my heart
And I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase
Everyone from the place
Come on with the rain
I've a smile on my face
I walk down the lane
With a happy refrain
Just singin',
Singin' in the rain