Under Construction

This post, when posted, will explore the notion that most people are afraid to face themselves, and all the things we do serve to distract us from the recognition that, when push comes to shove, we’re each of us just human beings, one among billions, each of whom has cares and troubles, hopes and fears, friends and foes, sad or happy endings. Only theatre draws us into human introspection, lets us walk in others’ shoes. All other activity (except, perhaps, psychoanalysis) is an artificial attempt to escape, by focusing on something outside ourselves.

Compare to all the other arts.

Compare to other games.

Also address the notions that we’re afraid of trying something new—especially  a cultural taboo like theatre—

Connect Cold Reads to pays on stage, afraid of feeling foolish reading.