Isabel is a Munchkin in The Magical Land of Oz

Isabel participated in her very first community play, The Magical Land of Oz, at the Historic Jones Theatre! She played a Munchkin and had such a wonderful time being part of the production.

This was her first experience performing in a community theater, so it was a very exciting opportunity to step outside her comfort zone, learn something new, and perform in front of an audience. She worked hard to learn her part, attend rehearsals, and work with the other children and adults in the production. She is very happy that she was brave enough to try something new and complete her first play!

What organization recognized the achievement?

The Westcliffe Center for Performing Arts at the Historic Jones Theatre recognized Isabel’s achievement.

How did homeschooling help you achieve your goal?

Homeschooling has given Isabel the flexibility to take advantage of special opportunities like participating in a community youth theater production without taking time away from her education or important family time.

Because her schedule is flexible, she can attend rehearsals, practice her lines and songs, and fully participate in the production while continuing her schoolwork at home. Homeschooling has also given her opportunities to build friendships, grow in confidence, and discover new talents. Being part of the play helped Isabel become more comfortable performing in front of others and taught her the importance of working together as a team.

What are your interests?

Isabel loves dance, singing, reading, and art. She especially enjoys activities that allow her to be creative and express herself. She loves learning new things, spending time with her friends, and using her imagination.

What are you inspired to do with your life?

Isabel wants to spend her life helping people and teaching children to pray and love God. She wants to encourage others to know and love Our Lord and always strive to love, serve, and obey God. She hopes that through her life she can help others grow closer to God and remember how important it is to pray.

What are your favorite subjects and why?

Isabel’s favorite subject is reading because she knows that learning to read opens so many opportunities to learn about the world and discover new things. She especially enjoys reading because it allows her to learn independently and explore many different subjects. Her Catholic faith has also inspired her love of reading.

She knows how important Our Lady emphasized reading and writing when she appeared to the children at Fatima, which makes Isabel want to keep becoming a better reader and writer.

The photo was taken at the Historic Jones Theatre in Westcliffe, Colorado, where Isabel performed in The Magical Land of Oz.

In the photo (l-r), Isabel’s best friend Rosemary, who is also a Catholic homeschooler, and Isabel.