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Autism Awareness ~ Happy Be Theseus, Our Renownéd Duke

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A few years ago, I read that Ryan Barrett had participated in his homeschool group's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.  I had the same reaction about my son wanting to participate in a production as Mary Ellen.  

I decided that I needed to give him a chance.  He wanted to do it.  I had to let go.  So, I decided to help direct another play.  

We practiced for nine months and yesterday and today we had our performances.  We had to do some serious cramming on his lines, but he did it.

I had to let go.  And, he soared.

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8 responses to “Autism Awareness ~ Happy Be Theseus, Our Renownéd Duke”

  1. Alice Gunther Avatar
    Alice Gunther

    Fantastic!!!! So happy for you! This performance looks great.

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  2. MacBeth Avatar
    MacBeth

    Oh my gosh! He looks great, and folds his arms just like Paul did as Theseus!!

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  3. Judith Powers Avatar
    Judith Powers

    Congratulations on the show! I love the beard!
    JPP

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  4. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    I second that.. He truly did soar! And thanks again for all your hard work!

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  5. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    He was so sure of himself and his lines. You can be very proud of him KC! He was fun to watch! Thanks for all of your hard work on the play! Cookie enjoyed it!

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  6. Jennifer Gregory Miller Avatar
    Jennifer Gregory Miller

    Oh, he looks so grown up and so happy! I love these pictures, KC!

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  7. kimberlee Avatar
    kimberlee

    Bravo! Bravo! He looks awesome and full of confidence.

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  8. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    I remember some of the first books I read about Asperger’s Syndrome were autobios by late-diagnosed adults. One was a professional actor who became an overseas ambassador for a nonprofit! (If memory serves.) He claimed that acting was a good career for Aspies because you are told what to say and what to do, and ditto for the foreign country interactions: heavy prompting and prepping.
    Regardless of future profession, your son looks confident and happy. I’m so glad that this worked out to be a great experience for him!

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