Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for August 29, 2016

Alice in the final panel makes a valid point.

Wow, Alice! Are you sure there’s enough room on that stage for you and your ego?

Ah, this takes me back. When I was in elementary school, I needed to draw in front of dozens of students to prove that the drawings I showed them were mine and without help. It turned out amazing even with my nervousness. In their faces!

As always, Alice is happy to help Petey put things in perspective.

Panels 1 & 2: Alice is all excited that Big Brother Petey will be paying close attention to her! Panel 3: Hey, wait a second! Doubts arise!. Panel 4: Alice sets Petey straight about the facts of Stagecraft & Star Power, while Mom comes from a separate planet….

Madeline loves to watch Alice’s little group perform. Last time she started giggling before they got to the school.

The actors can’t see squat, with stage lighting in their faces.

Excited? With Petey you have to settle for agitated.

This comic shows perfectly the personalities of Alice, Petey and Madeline. Sisyphos – Excellent description!

How did this lovely sensible Mom give birth to these two weirdo kids.

I expect another scathing commentary…

I’m excited, Alice! Can’t wait for the queens and the bakery and the … whatever all else you promised …