<p>D is playing Mrs. Potts in her high school’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Every year parents of cast members take ads in the playbill congratulating their kids, and many make clever use of song titles or lyrics from the particular show. (Example: “We ‘dreamed a dream’ that you would be a star, and now our dream has come true–congratulations Matilda!” for the girl who played Fantine in Les Mis.) I don’t have a creative bone in my body, and usually stick to “Congratulations to our favorite actress!” or something equally lame. But it’s D’s last show and first lead, and I’d love something cute or funny or memorable. The fact that she is playing a teapot seems to make it even harder…Surely some CC’er will have a flash of inspiration? Thanks!</p>
<p>pm soozievt. She is the musical theater guru! Or post your request on the musical theater forum. good luck.</p>
<p>Mrs. Potts has some good lyrics and quotes. You might try mixing some of her lyrics with words of your own, as in these two:</p>
<p>Certain as the sun, rising in the east… we are so proud of you!</p>
<p>Sakes alive, well I’ll be blessed!
Our girl’s a star, we’re so impressed!</p>
<p>Or you may find some inspiration in this quote from the lyrics…</p>
<p>Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise.</p>
<p>from the “Something There” song…There may be something there that wasn’t there before. </p>
<p>From “Be our Guest”…While the candlelight is glowing, we’ll help you, we’ll keep going.</p>
<p>Just make sure you don’t say anything about short and stout. :D</p>
<p>Yup, “I’m a Little Teapot” has been running through my head, too! Thank you all for your great ideas.</p>