Ripples performance on 11-27-11 didn’t turn out exactly as planned, but then again... what does?We arrived, as is our custom, to set up at 7:30 for our 9:15am performance. Set-up went without a hitch, as the troupe pulled together for a quick assembly of stage and props. Soon we were testing video, lights and such and preparing our hearts to deliver a message about who God is and how we respond to Him to the children of the Brook.First performance was the ordinary working out of the kinks. As usual, we struggled to get our sound without feedback, pop, screech etc. and, as usual, we were not entirely successful. (Note - this is something that is driving the director nuts and he has vowed to correct it.) At any rate, we shared our story with about 30 kids and managed to get through it without mangling things too badly. We had high hopes for our 11:00 performance.The children arrived like a swarm of bees, buzzing and disorganized and seemingly bent on destruction - as children are want to be. But they soon settled down as we lowered the lights and the music began. Worship went well. However, it was shortly thereafter that the trouble began.Continued ~