[blindkid] Update on Musical

[Carol Castellano]

This is fabulous!  You must have been nervous--I know I would have 
been!  Congratulations to all involved!
Carol

Carol Castellano, President
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.nfb.org/nopbc

At 09:01 AM 1/22/2010, you wrote:
>Good morning all,
>I wanted to give you all an update on our ordeal with my daughter's 
>participation in her high school musical. I had previously asked for 
>suggestions in dealing with a director who wanted to remove her. 
>Last night was their opening night performance of "The Pajama Game". 
>My daughter was thrilled with the reaction of the audience and 
>everything went well. While she has had a couple falls (minor 
>scrapes) while trying to navigate scene changes and many extra hours 
>of practice, she danced, and entered and exited the stage on opening 
>night with perfection!
>Two days ago she received the following note from the main choreographer:
>"Kayleigh - I am so proud of you and all the work you have done on 
>this show. You are an inspiration to me and all of us! Thank you, I 
>appreciate you."
>I felt so happy and proud for her. I just wanted to share the "happy 
>side" to this story. With persistance and given a chance, our 
>children can be successful in all they strive to do.
>Regards,
>Kim Cunningham
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