at the age of two. Jason Hughes explained
how the family involvement in the show
happens, when he said, "If your dad was a
baseball coach, then it would be natural and
easy for you to begin throwing and hitting
a ball, and you probably would be doing it
before your friends, because it's what your
dad does. You just naturally pick it up."
The children begin learning to sing at a
very early age, and as their parents see each
child's individual talents and abilities, they
encourage them, and begin helping them
learn to be on the stage as part of the show.
Over the years, the children get lessons
in singing, using the same vocal coach as
their parents. They also take instrumental
lessons, such as violin, guitar, and piano,
and of course dance lessons. The family is
so devoted to developing their kids' talents,
that they now have their own dance and
recording studios in the theatre!
The Hughes family has a goal of helping to
train the next generation to provide high-
quality moral entertainment for the entire
family. They also know that a key part of
that is providing their kids with the very best
quality teachers and coaches, encouraging
them to keep going and improving. They
even offer a performance boot camp every
summer at the theatre, for kids everywhere
who want to come to Branson and study to
develop their talents!
The Hughes family will have shows through
the end of December this season, with
a special, non-alcohol family New Year's
Eve Show. Your family can find all the
information they need, and buy tickets, on
their web site, Hughes-Brothers.com.
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