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| Volume XXIV, Number 1 | January 16, 2004 |
By Shelley Marmor
HOLLYWOOD — On Wed. Dec. 17, the Hollywood Preschool children presented The Christmas Story to an auditorium filled with about 75 parents, grandparents, guardians, and friends. Maggie Osceola opened the presentation with a prayer, and immediately after, the cast walked onto the stage and re-enacted the story of the baby Jesus.
The first of many children to yell “hi mom,” was Howie Drake, one of the thirteen shepherds in the play.
“You never know what they are going to do,” said Carol Crenshaw, Center Manager for the Hollywood Preschool. “You just play it by ear.”
The children took on roles including angels, wise men, and soldiers, and entertained the crowd with a mixture of song and acting.
During a brief intermission, Delores Crumpler, better known as Miss Sweet Pea, sang a few Christmas favorites such as “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.” She asked the audience to join in, and many sang along to “Jingle Bells.”
While the audience sang Christmas songs, the 5-year-old preschoolers changed their clothes and put on their tap shoes for “The Reindeer Dance.” Miss Patty, the children’s dance teacher, helped them remember their steps by dancing in the audience right along with them.
Crenshaw said she was proud of the children, especially of how no one seemed to have stage fright, even though this was the first time on stage for many of the children.
“Nobody was afraid to come out,” she added. “But when they did, they just wanted to run to mommy.”
Although the spectators enjoyed the presentation, the best part for the children came at the end of the show. Everyone moved into the dining room for a Christmas lunch, and the preschoolers received an unexpected visit from Santa Clause (AKA Charles Heirs), who handed out presents, spread some Christmas cheer, and wished everyone a Happy Holiday season.
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