It's a small world. But the theatre world is even smaller. It's amazing how many people are connected by a show, a director, a teacher, a character; and because of this, we are all related. I enjoy getting to know new people when you do a show. By the end of the run, you uncover unforgettable stories, backstage performances and improvs, and shop talk. You even gain new imaginary family members. The cool thing is, that relationship never goes away after you end a show. You are connected forever. It's different with actors. We have to open up a lot quicker than most people do in real life. To deliver a dynamic performance the actors must get to know each other. Good theatre requires intimacy.
"Intimacy generally refers to the feeling of being in a close personal association and belonging together. It is a familiar and very close affective connection with another as a result of a bond that is formed through knowledge and experience of the other. Genuine intimacy in human relationships requires dialogue, transparency, vulnerability and reciprocity....."
That's what good actors do, .......good humans; take note, it works great in life as well
So, after a show, I tend to reflect on all the unique relationships. They go on forever, and they live in that short little time capsule which is only about a month. There have been many over the years and the family keeps getting bigger. I would like to say, I love you all. I think of you when I hear a certain song, or see a certain picture. A piece of dialogue. These things live in my heart.
