Last night was opening night for Tartuffe. I think it went really well. We had an amazing audience, and it sounded like they were having a really good time. We've been truly blest with an awesome cast. Not to mention, one of the most amazing sets, that I've seen in a really long time.
I've been thinking a lot about theatre lately. How did I get so addicted? I mean, when did this all start. But what gets me the most, is what the hell is it about theatre that makes me want to continue to do more and more. Somedays, it feels like, it doesn't matter how many shows I am working on at the moment, I still want to do more! I can never be satisfied. And here's another thought: How do you know when you know everything there is to know about theatre? Do you just keep learning forever and ever? ... I think that's what I enjoy the most. It doesn't matter how much theatre you do, there is always room to learn.
Sports are the same way. But only to some extent. I mean, once you learn how to hit a ball, catch it, and run around the bases, there's nothing else to learn. Sure, you can practice and get better. But you've already learned the game. Theatre is the exact opposite. The game is always changing. Therefore, you can always be learning more. You can practice all you want, and you may get better, but that doesn't mean you've learned anything that you didn't know before.
Today was our cast party. It was a lot of fun. Very relaxed and a much needed break from life. We have another show tonight and tomorrow afternoon. I have a lot of homework to do, but for some reason, the motivation just does not want to come to me at all. So I've been doing nothing productive all afternoon. But, that's nothing new at all.
Just a thought.
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