The Cape

The following is a brief history of my favorite piece of clothing.

It started at drama club.  For my role as a "magician", I had to wear a cape.  I brought it into school with the intention of showing it to AF, the show's director, but she didn't want to see it.  Not wanting to waste a day of bringing it in, I wore it to rehearsal for Millie, and so it began...

Although the original purpose was for drama club, I associate it more with the Middle School Musical.  There, the cape is loved, appreciated, and adds a fun element to the atmosphere.  As much as I love it, I have only worn it a few times.

• That first day when I didn't show it to AF.
• Rehearsals and show days for the drama show (plus Eat 'n Park after the drama show).
• Once to Millie rehearsal on the day of a drama practice
• The entirety of the cast party of Millie.
• My 16th birthday
• Once for French class, when it was part of a skit.

I have loved wearing the cape all of those times, except maybe the last, because our skit was terrible.  I have never been made fun of, though sometimes questioned, yet I am still complemented.  It just gives me an overall feeling of happiness.

I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to wear it again.  Tomorrow's the first day of rehearsals for Little Mermaid.

-NM