Ally Loprete

Confessions of a Rock Opera Nut This past weekend my husband and I opened our local repertory theatre’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, an absolute dream come true for both of us. When we first got the call that BOTH of us had been cast-- (leaving our childcare situation in a bit of a pickle)--- we decided that it would be better to beg for forgiveness rather than to ask for permission to bring the kids with us to every rehearsal. What we feared might be disastrous and chaotic ended up being a delightful and enlightening experience for everyone. This was just the beginning of the pleasantly surprising lessons awaiting us this summer. 8 Things I Learned as a "Superstar" Mom 1. Your children LOVE watching you ...when YOU are loving your life. At first we worried that we were selfishly subjecting our children to our self-indulgent desires to return to the stage, but the most unexpected thing happened. Our kids began to revel in the entire theatrical process! They learned what it was like to be a part of