Taking that first step
Theater had been trying to seduce me since ever but I was afraid. I was afraid of making a fool of myself. I was afraid that when i would be asked to perform, i would just freeze and not be able to move a toe also. Something like that. My mind is capable of being really counter-productive sometimes.
Somewhere in August last year, it occurred to me, like a flash of lightening that the only thing that was stopping me from following my dreams was...wait for it... me. (yes i am a sitcom junkie) I was my only obstacle. My fear of the embarrassment of rejection/failure was all that was stopping me.
I told myself, "if you do get rejected, you would at least have the satisfaction of knowing for a fact that you did what you could" Also, in this new-found clarity of thought, I was able to see that all i really wanted was to act. Recognition for it would only be a bonus. Just to be immersed in the world of theater alone would make me really happy. This made me think of wholesome happiness. A subject I shall save for a different post.
So, equipped with this great new realization, I browsed the net, searched for theater workshops/classes etc. One thing led to another and I found myself safe and happy in the arms of my beloved. Somethings are just meant to be.
PS: I can't think of a nice enough title to this love story. Suggestions welcome.
PPS: Title acknowledgement: I'd like to thank Suchitra Ghosh for suggesting this lovely title.
Somewhere in August last year, it occurred to me, like a flash of lightening that the only thing that was stopping me from following my dreams was...wait for it... me. (yes i am a sitcom junkie) I was my only obstacle. My fear of the embarrassment of rejection/failure was all that was stopping me.
I told myself, "if you do get rejected, you would at least have the satisfaction of knowing for a fact that you did what you could" Also, in this new-found clarity of thought, I was able to see that all i really wanted was to act. Recognition for it would only be a bonus. Just to be immersed in the world of theater alone would make me really happy. This made me think of wholesome happiness. A subject I shall save for a different post.
So, equipped with this great new realization, I browsed the net, searched for theater workshops/classes etc. One thing led to another and I found myself safe and happy in the arms of my beloved. Somethings are just meant to be.
PS: I can't think of a nice enough title to this love story. Suggestions welcome.
PPS: Title acknowledgement: I'd like to thank Suchitra Ghosh for suggesting this lovely title.
Comments
Now i know how little attention you paid me in school ;). Do you even remember we enacted Meera Bai in class 9? I was Meera Bai in Act 1.
And in class 11, I played Cicilia in "the importance of being earnest" both directed by Joseph Sir.
I had really really enjoyed it!! :)
btw..i tried to forget the play "the importance of being earnest" as soon as it was over..i remember i was responsible for cutting a 2 hours play to 45 min as I forgot all the dialogue's and actually started narrating the climax part! am not sure..but i guess it was that play..hahaha..
That's what occurred to me when I read the post. So here it is - my suggestion for the title :)
Besides that, good job on the theatre scene. I've been trying to tell myself I can dance with two left and two right feet. I wonder how that'll happen, but I guess I will tread on the first step too! :)
I watched Aladdin from the audience. I wasn't even in the backstage! :) So, that doesn't count. Sorry.
Good to hear from you! :)