This was a weekend for the kids of all ages at Rose Theatre. Along with Splash & Boots, they played with color, music and dance. Backstage Pass asked Sylvia Eng, whose husband attended with her son Emery (2.5) his friend William (2.5) and William's father, to comment on the experience.
Sylvia told us the boys loved it a lot, "Although at this age they did not have the attention span to sit and watch the whole show it seems they spent half the show watching and participating as asked and the other half being wild animals with the other kids. I was worried about that type of reaction, but the performers and the whole atmosphere was inviting and playful, the kids playing did not seem to be a disturbance".
Sylvia told us the boys loved it a lot, "Although at this age they did not have the attention span to sit and watch the whole show it seems they spent half the show watching and participating as asked and the other half being wild animals with the other kids. I was worried about that type of reaction, but the performers and the whole atmosphere was inviting and playful, the kids playing did not seem to be a disturbance".
She added as well that the show continued at home. "Emery and William really enjoyed the dancing and that is what they brought home with them. Emery proudly said, “I did singing and dancing with everyone”.
As all good children’s performers do, Splash & Boots extended the fun to the adults. Sylvia elaborated that the fathers "enjoyed watching the kids react to the performance and to each other".
Asked if she would recommend the show, Sylvia, as did other parents who attended, gave an emphatic, "yes". "It was a very positive experience and a great introduction to live performance in a worry free accessible environment. It was also nice that our boys got to have this daddy and son experience, as moms we often participate in somewhat similar programs during the week at rec centers and other organized play groups. This was a unique, quality experience for the dads at a time that fit a working dad’s schedule."
Look for more Little Sprouts programming in the 12-13 season.
As all good children’s performers do, Splash & Boots extended the fun to the adults. Sylvia elaborated that the fathers "enjoyed watching the kids react to the performance and to each other".
Asked if she would recommend the show, Sylvia, as did other parents who attended, gave an emphatic, "yes". "It was a very positive experience and a great introduction to live performance in a worry free accessible environment. It was also nice that our boys got to have this daddy and son experience, as moms we often participate in somewhat similar programs during the week at rec centers and other organized play groups. This was a unique, quality experience for the dads at a time that fit a working dad’s schedule."
Look for more Little Sprouts programming in the 12-13 season.