Its been a time of adventure, and growth, a time of discovery, reflection and integration. A time of forming new relationships, associations and dreams, while learning to let go of old ones, and surrender to the flow of life beyond our own petty foresight or control.
Focused on Ceremonies and Celebrations in the fall of 2010, I wondered into observing, recognizing and creating Rites of Passage in the Winter. I finished the Spring of 2011 with a closer look at Rituals in a variety of settings and social groups, and the Roles we each play in every day life: parent, child, teacher, student, expert, novice, party dude.... I focused on the Rituals/performance of these Roles and in a variety of venues: parades, creating art, musicianship, professionalism at different kinds of jobs,learning and practicing new skills: relaxation, fire dancing,etc. I ended the year with a focus on the theater to better explore all of these themes in a concentrated environment.
The theater experience was much as described in a previous post. Filled with frustration and head aches as the opening night drew near, then filled with boredom, repetition and ritualistic behaviors in action as it ran its course. In the end, everyone loves everyone, and the memories are built and solidified into the grander definition of shared experience, common ground for future connections. Finally relegated to the past, they are placed carefully away into the trunks in the attic of the mind where nostalgia festers its sentiments.
As usual on this kind of journey, there were tantrums and hurt feelings sometimes, there were quitters and those who pushed through to carry the load. There were romances and extraneous flirtations and "Show Crushes." I was able to thoroughly enjoy mine, and delight in the brilliant sexiness of Tyler delivering the lines of his multiple characters with style and panache. Erin as the sultry cat was a delight as well. The lights, the music, the predictability of when to rush to the side stage to see who perform what...I was able to enjoy this wild ride with a new understanding that I hadn't brought to my theatrical experiences previously.
A show crush for example is Just that. A show crush. A strong sense of attraction brought on by camaraderie and proximity, combined with a spark of attraction, and mutual admiration. Sometimes people act on it, and sometimes they don't. Sometimes they savor it for exactly what it is, a delicious attraction that will remain at later meetings, if left as is. I now see those young teenage obsessions I once indulged, in a whole new light. Thanks Tiger! The theater, the theater. I am so glad to be back in the folds of the theater, with its bizarre freaks and non judgmental people of immense talent, self reflection, and humanity. HONK.
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