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Name: Marianne Szymanski
Kids: son, age 8; daughter, age 5
Works: president and publisher of Toy Tips and Parenting Hints | toytips.com
Favorite part about being a mom: Smiles on my children's faces
Least favorite part about being a mom: Driving here, there and everywhere for this lesson and that
Famous for: Baking homemade cakes for all birthdays
On Saturday, my family went to the matinee First Stage performance of Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business. Whether you are familiar with the children's book series written by Barbara Park or not, this is a performane for anyone with a child who loves to laugh. The actors were outstanding and Junie B. herself was entertaining without even trying. The storyline revolves around kindergartner, Junie B. and her antics with her school mates and the expectations of becoming a big sister to a new baby brother. We liked the simple yet detailed set design, music and singing and the dancing was fun to watch.There is a little "toilet' humor, literallly. Not inappropriate but funny. Actually, really funny. If you are seated stage left or center, you'll even get a glimpse. Overall, we gave it 8 thumbs up (there are 4 of us).
My 11- and 8-year-old daughters went with a friend over the weekend, and they absolutely loved it, too! Strongly recommended.
Tags: junie b jones : first stage : childrens' theater : acting classes : drama
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