This is why I feel it is an opportune moment for me to blog about why I find theatre to be such an exhilarating experience. And what better way than in list form... here goes:
1. Of all the entertainment mediums what could be more a real and rich experience than watching people live, right in front of you, on stage?
2. I could not feel more alive than when I am on stage.
3. Instant audience feedback/ participation.
4. It is unedited-- If somebody messes up then you get to watch them fix their mistake. Whether they do it well or poorly it still tends to be hilarious!
5. Intermission.
6. Every performance something new happens-- you will never see that exact same thing twice.
7. It forces you to be in the moment, if only for a second, regardless of what side of the stage you are on.
8. When you are in the theatre-- you can feel the energy bouncing off of the walls.
9. You can become (or become engrossed in) a completely different person for a few hours. All of your troubles, trials, and tribulations disappear for a couple of hours.
10. Clapping, laughing, crying, and of course, expecting the unexpected.
