Sunset by the Mississippi

So.... it is a requirement that we and every other senior missionary (except the temple missionaries) have to perform in the production called "Sunset by the Mississippi"  This runs every night except Sunday from May 25 through Aug 10.  I really enjoy it  but Elder Paxman can really think of other things that he would rather be doing...hahaha.  Lots of the other elders are the same way so there is absolutely no exceptions....we ALL are on stage despite all kinds of excuses or laments. We do  four numbers all together and the men actually do a number all by themselves called "Stout-hearted Men" that brings the house down !!   It is about these guys getting up and performing on the stage....and it is pretty funny.  All the other numbers are done by the Young Performing Missionaries (YPMs) who are absolutely amazing and fun to watch.  If you would like to watch the program...go to YouTube and search for "Sunset by the Mississippi 2018- May 28"   You will need to go into it about 30 min. because they set up the camera and walked away to let it record before the show actually began.  This recording is of the "Red Cast".    There are 3 casts (Red, Yellow & Blue) who each perform 2 times per week.  We are the Blue Cast so you won't see us performing but you will get an idea of the program.  There are rumors that we won't be doing this kind of thing next year so.....  I will attach some pictures of our costuming. 


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