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Theatre’s True Superpower
In moments of hardship, I’ve always believed the superpower of live theatre serves as a powerful pill for healing. Theatre brings context and understanding in moments we can’t fully comprehend and unites people in our collective humanity.
But in this particular moment of hardship, the superpower of live theatre has met a force I never anticipated facing. It’s name is “social distancing.” It’s as if our superpower has met its kryptonite. And that is a scary proposition.
But I’ve been in this business for almost twenty years and I refuse to believe the superpower of live theatre is defined by the walls that surround us or the stages we stand on. While the power of being “live” and in-person is the cornerstone of our greatness, it is not the defining force of our existence.
The theatre community doesn’t simply entertain. We’re fueled by a creative capacity that is a proven catalyst for so much more. And as we sit in this moment in the midst of a major crisis, here’s what inspires me about being a part of this amazing theatre community:
Our community can be a catalyst for action.
If you go into the medical field to save lives, you go into the theatre to open hearts and minds — particularly around the burning issues that need attention in our society. The theatre community tells stories that need to be…
