peculiar people

The investigator could sing a song called 'Peculiar People' where he talks about all the funny things about mormons (like who blesses cupcakes to nourish and strengthen their bodies? Only a peculiar people). It could mostly be a really funny- up beat song. And maybe one of the kids in the family could realize later in the play that they aren't very different from their friends (just goes with the crowd). This child could be maybe 14 and could later sing a reprise of peculiar people asking if he/she wants to be peculiar? Or why we have to be peculiar? Then how they want to be peculiar.

More basics

So, some more basic ideas. I think it could be named 'Light my way' or something like that, and talk about how Christ can bring peace to lots of different people all in different stages with different problems. It could center on a family that is doing pretty well in the gospel. I think the mom should struggle with wanting to do what is right but with so many problems, not knowing what she should do first (so many demands on her time, too). She should have a strong testimony and want to help others. One of the kids could be Becky (see previous blog). I think the oldest should be a son who is falling in love and getting ready to get married (adding a love story to the play).
As for other characters, there could be an investigator (maybe a neighbor the family has shared the gospel with) who will have to give up everything if he/she joins the church, and could maybe have a song asking 'can I give all?'
There could be a member struggling with a sin (maybe a good friend of one of the family's kids).
There could be someone struggling with a loss.
There of course should be grandparents!

The similar strand would be that everyone needs the help of the Savior and they will all learn to turn to Him and feel His peace and influence in their lives. I think it would be great to hit on topics like missionary work, service, tolerance, emergency prep, etc.

Dad's note

While Kyla was visiting here in Mesa, we had a couple of conversations about putting together a family play. With all of the talent in our family, it should be a simple project. After watching, "Saturday's Warriors/White Star," I felt that we could do a better job. I went through my files and looked for a play I started about five years ago, but I can't find it. Do any of you still have a copy? If you would send it to me, I would be happy to retype the suggestion. Kyla had some good suggestions of centering the play on a neighborhood with a variety of people. I suggest we have a ditch where the grandpa can warn his grandchildren with a song, "Don't go near the water, It's something you'll regret, Don't go near the water, You'll end up getting wet!" (D&C 61:14-19). Anyway, feel free to add to this e-mail. I think it would be fun to put together a play! We could take it on the road to Cleveland, Mesa, and Gilbert (maybe even Philadelphia). I love you!

Dad

Becky

So I thought that we could write our ideas down on the blog for a while. I think one of the characters should be a daugter (in the main family) named Becky. Becky will be obsessed with all things mormon and even run a blog titled future relief society presidents (hence the title of this blog). She will always wear LDS themed clothes (CTR ring, shade shirts, ModB). She will take or have taken classes in table decorating, sculpting, bread making, sewing, cake decorating, scrapbooking, quilting, jello making in the 21st century, etc. She will know all the famous mormons and talk about them throughout the play (Reads Twilight for the 10th time). She is planning on being married by 20 and having 8 kids, a dog, and a trampoline. She always had "projects" (people she is working on). She will listen to all famous LDS singers (Osmonds, Jets, Mo-Tab, etc). She will be the major comic relief in the play.