My daughter, Kirsten, is currently in rehearsal for "The Secret Garden" musical at Light Opera Works in Evanston, Illinois. Last night, I received a text from Kirsten telling me that Light Opera Works used a picture of our ancestors, August and Louise Fredrick, in the design presentation for The Secret Garden. I was blown away.August and Louise Fredrick are my great grandparents; Kirsten's great, great grandparents. Can you imagine sitting in rehearsal (or anywhere) and seeing your ancestors used for inspiration? Kirsten texted "What a random coincidence and a great example of how genealogy affects everything." I agree.
When I attend one of Kirsten's productions, just as the lights go down I reflect on how proud I am of Kirsten and how hard she works as she follows her dream. This time, in addition, I will be remembering the inspiration for Ben and Martha and how genealogy and theatre collided for this one moment.
Brenda, What a thrill indeed, and everybody loves "The Secret Garden" story. Kirsten will do a great job, but I'm wondering how you will be! You'll have to share pictures.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I've 4 generations of Pooles from Evanston, incl. my father who was born there. So feel free to do some genealogy while you are there ;-))
Barbara, I already asked Kirsten to get a picture of Ben and Martha in costume. You and I have too many coincidences with places, I am still waiting to find one relative in common:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a lovely story. I'm sure you're incredibly proud and thrilled about such a "coincidence "
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious to hear more of the story.
Thanks, Michelle. I will be sure to post a follow up to this.
ReplyDeleteWhat thrilling news - and what a great combination. Let us know how it goes!
ReplyDeleteGreta, I agree and I will post a follow up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! Love it!
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