Dear Friends,
As I reflect on all that has occurred in the last couple months, I wanted to take the time to thank ALL of you who put so much love and time into your child’s life. It warms my heart to see family units strengthened while working together toward a common goal. I pray that through the process you were able to learn new skills and gain new friendships while working together as a team.
With the help of my artistic team, it was exciting to see the vision that we created become reality on stage. As I wandered around the theater, I could see how each team had contributed details to perfectly capture the theme of our show. Throughout the process I sometimes wonder how things would get accomplished. It always amazes me how everyone pulls together to ensure that we have a successful run. I was truly blessed by all the hard work and dedication each of you sacrificed for the success of this show.
I cannot express how exciting and honored it was to see your children perform during rehearsals and on the stage. As a Director, they brought so much joy to my heart. I love talking to patrons after shows that express how amazed they were at our talent. One common question I receive is… “Do you have any children in the cast?” to which I always reply… “Yes!, 93 of them!” Each member of the cast and crew has a special place in my heart. As a Director, I have to make difficult decisions that are not always popular or met with favor. When working with children, I try to ensure that each one is treated fairly and that they know how special they are. I sincerely hope that you know that my role as a Director will never surpass that of loving your kids that you have entrusted to me for this show.
Now that our work is finished, we say good-bye with sad yet grateful hearts. Thanks for your inspiring dedication and tremendous example to “my kids”. Words cannot convey my gratitude for your tremendous contribution. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with all of you and to meet many of our new CYT families. I look forward to working together again on future productions.
Jeff McHenry
Little Mermaid Director,
2010- Fall- CYT Vancouver
503-539-5607- jammickey@hotmail.com
