Description: The American Girl theatre's current musical production,
"A Circle of Friends" incorporates stories from American girls of the past that are relevant for girls today. The stories - ever timeless - are about friends, misunderstandings, and how to listen to another's point of view. The various cameo stories of Josephina, Kit, Molly, Addy, Samantha, Kirsten, and Felicity play out as a group of girls plan a surprise birthday party for a friend. In the process, the girls learn a little more about themselves, and how they must reach out sometimes for their friends.
I know it sounds a little idealistic and perhaps trite - but my 8 year-old daughter was spell-bound through out the entire 90-minute musical, hanging on every word that was spoken and every song that was sung. And after it was over, she couldn't and wouldn't let go of the message.
I'll admit that the casting was excellent - the girls for the most part, looked like their American Girl namesake. Acting was professional and their voices were melodious. I was really impressed with the young girl that played Addy - not for her acting so much, but for her singing. She was able to belt out tunes with a soulful refrain that could easily compete for top billing on contemporary music charts.
No photography is permitted during the performance - a common and courteous request for any theatrical production. However, cast members graciously entertain requests for autographs after the last evening performance. My daughter, with pen and book in hand, was leading the line and was able to get autographs and several photographs with the stars of the show. Her absolute favorite was the girl who played Josephina. We share those photos with you in the gallery below.
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