another week and yet another fun grandie experience
this time it was grandie j’s turn
who loves the performing arts
a natural actor who loves to entertain
always ready to pitch in
and do what needs doing
to bring a show to life.
in his school play,
beetlejuice jr., the musical
he played a bettlejuice clone
was also a mover, helping with props and stage setup
what a colorful and lively show
the actors truly seemed to have as much fun as the audience.
bravo, j!
so glad to see you doing what you love.
‘the world is a complicated place, and there’s a lot of division between people.
the performing arts tend to unify people in a way nothing else does.’
*david rubenstein
*(a busy guy, see below)
*David Rubenstein is an American lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist. A former government official, he is a co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group based in Washington, D.C. Rubenstein is also the principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles (MLB).
Rubenstein is the chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Gallery or Art, the Council of Foreign Relations and the Washington D.C. Economic Club. He is a former board of trustees chairman at Duke University and the Smithsonian Institution. He served as co-chair of the board at Brookings Institution. In 2022, he became chair of the University of Chicago’s board of trustees.
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I fully agree with WIllem Dafoe!
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and it’s a great metaphor for life
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For sure! ✔️
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I love live theatre …
“Art doesn’t give rise to anything in us that isn’t already there. It simply stirs our curious consciousness and sparks a fire that illuminates who we have always wanted to be.”
― Kamand Kojouri
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such a great quote, ivor
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Love ❤️
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i thought you might )
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I had a small part in a senior high school play years ago. I still remember the fun and excitement. My junior year I (with other girls) were ushers seating all those coming to see the production. We got to wear formal dresses and a corsage. It was just as exciting as being in the play.
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both experiences sound wonderful!
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At least they were memorable. But no Star Was Born.
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Another grandie getting the most out of life. Congrats to your wonderful family again, Beth!
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i love seeing all of them do different things
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Congrats Beth.. I love theater. Musicals transport my soul to that kuxh better place. And I must agree with William Dafoe
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thanks, nigel. yes it transports us
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School plays are SO much fun!
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i absolutely love them!!
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I think acting would be challenging, but fun. I kind of regret never trying it.
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i on the shy side as far as being on stage, but would love being part of a chorus or group scene where i could blend in )
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Performing arts as a unifier…I agree, and we need it…
Thank you, Beth! 🥰
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we sure do!
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Art is life. Life, be ready for anything— it comes in picadillos (morsels) and we need the arts.
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Bravo to your grandson
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Seems like so much fun. Bravo J and to the family for the encouragement and support.
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it so great to see him in action
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A moment of pride for you all
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yes, it was –
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😍
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When a family grows, opportunity multiplies for those fun experiences!
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math!
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Geometric Progressions!
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nicely done
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Another proud grandma moment.
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so many – I’m really grateful
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David Rubenstein is right, Beth. And how wonderful your grandie J is an enthusiastic performer!
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he just loves it all!
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All the better :)
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Just look at how huge this production must have been – so many Beetlejuices. I can only imagine how proud you must be of your grandson, Beth!
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yes, very –
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This looks like a whole lot of fun. Kudos to your grandson for following his passions and also for helping with multiple aspects of this production.
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yes, and he seemed to enjoy all of it –
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My son was in several school and community musicals as a preteen. My grandaughter was very active in a community theater, doing everything a person can do — on stage, backstage, helping those younger and less experienced. She’s in college now and hasn’t time for it, but hopes to work at our community theater this summer. (I must confess that while I’m supportive, I don’t really care for theater/musicals.)
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I love it all, especially school shows
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What a perfomance! Well done.
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and so much fun!
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From sports to the arts! Your grandies are a talented bunch :)
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they all like different things and that’s so fun to see –
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What a show! Love that the actors had as much fun as the audience. Nice work, Grandie J!
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he loves everything about it
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You are having so much fun! Keep it going! :-) That is what life is all about.
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yes, yes!
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This looks like so much fun. I loved this movie and the animated cartoon as a kid. I have yet to watch the sequel. Congrats to your grandie!
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thanks, he just loves all of it
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I think the more we can find ways to connect withg our fellow man, the more we’ll advance as a society.
It’s great that your grandchildren are so involved in different extracurricular passions.
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they all seem to be interested and open to trying many things, and I’m so glad and love watching what they do
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What fun! And you get to see all of it. It’s so nice that he does so many things and gets to learn the ropes. Very exciting.
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yes, to all of that, a great education
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Definitely.
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<3
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Well done to them for taking on that production, and I’m glad to hear it went off so well.
Best wishes, Pete.
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thanks, Pete
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Awww… wonderful! There are quite a few “…..jr, the musical” plays. I saw a former student in “The Little Mermaid, Jr, the musical.” The quote is spot on!
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it makes it so accessible to the younger people and it’s great
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Yes, it really does! Everyone I’ve seen has been great.
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