It's Hard to Keep a Tough Cub Down

I guess you've been wondering where I have been. Well, let me catch you up. On Thursday, I performed but there was something stirring up. On Friday, I went to the doctor and she said I was having an asthma flare up. She gave me a breathing treatment which makes me sleepy. Now I have to take all of this nasty medicine. There is nothing that I can do to make it taste better. So I just chilled for the rest of the day. I didn't want to, but I had to. So that meant no show and I was so dissapointed. I begged my mom to take me but she said that we had to follow the doctor's orders. Saturday I performed and I got so many hugs from everybody when I walked in the theatre. Even though I was gone for just one day, I was so excited to be back and I did a super job. Between the shows, we had a signing party. I joined the party right after my dad and I came back from ESPN Zone. We got on a simulated roller coaster and a simulated NASCAR race. Sunday I performed too. I felt like I was really refreshed. Between the shows on Sunday, part of the cast started the Green Couch Concert Series. Cast members get to showcase their hidden and secret talents. The cast did wonderful and funny performances. Our parents got to come too. I can't wait to perform again. I just love it! TTYL

Alphonso
PS: Hi Jennifer, Right now I perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening and also Sunday matinee until October 25th. When the schedule changes, I'll make sure to post it. Thanks for your comments.

Compliments From the Cadillac

Today as we were going to catch the train, a car full of guys recognized me from the newspaper. They started beeping the horn and yelling out of the windows. They were saying things like, "Way to represent young man", "You go boy", "We're so proud of you" and "Keep up the good work". It was a little weird at first because I didn't know that they were talking to me. I started looking around for the person they were yelling at. Then I realized that it was me. I felt very honored. On the train ride, I did some homework. I tried to do as much as I could before I got to rehearsal. After rehearsal, I had an interview with the New York Times. The topic was kids who made their Broadway debuts. We did an audio recording and the interview will be on the NYTimes.com along with some pictures of me. When I got back to the theatre, I had some hot chocolate. It was so good! Then I did more homework. Afterwards, Shereen and I played cards. When my mom came to pick me up, I didn't want to leave because I was having so much fun. Tomorrow I'm on again so I'm gonna rest well tonight. TTYL

Alphonso

I Could Use a Nap

Today we had a girl's birthday party in my class. We had crackers and cheese and cake. But as soon as I was about to get the food, my mom was in the office ready for me to leave. When we left, I showed my cousin my crafts that I made. I used straws to make animated paper puppets. I made a crocodile, a cheetah, and a bird. My mom said they were creative. So did my cousin. My cousin also rode the train up with me to his college in New Brunswick. He was good company and very loquacious. He taught me that word. It means talkative. I like to learn new words. When I got to the theatre, since I wasn't on, I took a nap. I got the cot out of the girls dressing room and laid on it. I was gonna sleep until places. But then the warm ups started. What woke me up was,"Woooooooooooooooooooo! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Bloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!" from the cast. I also heard people vibrating their lips in different pitches. Then I tried to order food but the phone wasn't working. That was weird. The day went fast because I got picked up early from the theatre. We caught an express home so I was glad. Today was a day for a perfect nap. But I didn't get it. It was all right though. TTYL

Alphonso

The Normal Life

Yesterday completed the first week of our opening nights and it was great! My Grandma came on Sunday. She said I did good. Today school was good and I learned a lot. My class was in the Sunday paper and one girl kept on pulling it out of her desk. It was so funny. There was a pretzel sale too to raise money. It was to go to my show. I thought that I should get one free. They said yes and they're were gonna save one for me. TTYL

Alphonso

Spreading Happiness

Yesterday was a two day show. Marquis and Shannon did the matinee. Shereen and I did the evening show. On my dinner break, Daddy and I went to Dave & Buster's. I had buffalo wings and fries and it was good. Then we played games. A man and his son were playing the crane game. They were trying to get an alligator. Then they gave up. Once I looked at it, I thought that I could get it. So I tried. The first time I missed it, but the second time was the charm. Then the door didn't open and I couldn't get it out. So my Dad went to get some help. A man came and got the alligator out for me and I was so happy. I put it in my dressing room. I had a lot of tickets, but the line was too long for me to get a prize. I would have been late for my show call time. I looked around and found a little boy and I gave him all of my tickets. I had about 100 tickets and he was excited to get them. We went back to the theatre and sat in the lobby. One of the rams, named Bongi, was playing an african drum and other cast members were singing and dancing. Bailey, Marquis' little sister, was dancing around and the cast said that we have another dancer. After the first act was over, Shereen and I watched the movie, "Fat Albert". It was funny and Shereen was laughing. Making people happy is a great feeling and I am so blessed to get to do it over and over again. TTYL

Alphonso

President Obama's Call

Yesterday was a changing day in my life. Opening night was great, but now I have to get in the groove of things. Everyday, I have to try to be better than the day before. Even though I made little errors, I will correct them and the most important part is that I am having so much fun. Before the show started, I practiced going up and down on the ostrich. Then I ran back and forth on the stage to get my endurance up. I have to remember not to dig my heels into the floor. Oh I almost forgot, President Obama had one of his aides call my house! He sent his regards that he couldn't make it to my opening night, but he congratulated me just the same. He had to go to Denmark so he couldn't come. How great is that! Well, I'm off to New York now. TTYL

Alphonso

Opening Night!

Today was my opening night. I had tons of energy and I think I really killed it! Everybody kept telling me to conserve my energy, but I just couldn't stay still. Then when I went out on the stage, I was fired up! When I did the Morning Report, my dance teacher Shonquay Washington, said that I was awesome. He even asked my to teach him some of the moves. He said that it was hot. I felt like I didn't mess up at all, but even if I did, I just kept on going. I did my very best during my performance. When I finished, Shannon and I had Chinese food again while we watched the movie "Clueless". Then I heard my cue for the bows (curtain call). When I ran out, the crowd went crazy! I was so excited. Then the lights came up and I saw all of the people..... sooooooooooooooo many people! OH MY GOD! The place was packed. I tried to see my relatives, but there were too many people and I couldn't find them. My fellow cast members were congratulating me all day and it felt so good! I took off my costume and makeup and headed outside. Then BANG! There was so many people outside to get autographs. I don't even know how many I signed. I stopped counting at about 30. Unbelievable! My family came to support me, but the best thing was that my Great Grandmother who is 94, was able to come. I think that she is my biggest fan and I'm so glad that she was there. Well, it's been a long day so I'm signing off! TTYL

Alphonso