Sweet Escape
How tiring it is to check a blog that is never updated. Today, that is not the case with this blog. Updating is in progress. It has been a busy, fun-filled couple of weeks for me in Atlanta. I have been rehearsing for "Smoke in the Mountain" and "MVP", learning three instruments, teaching voice lessons and acting workshops, and music directing the kid's musical. Despite the lack of free time, I must say I am thoroughly enjoying all of it. Many of my close friends are here so it has been a delight thus far.
In the last year, the stage has become a true privilege for me as opposed to a job. Our "entertainment-oriented" culture is obvious proof that our society as a whole is desperately seeking deviations from reality. Whether it is participating in a virtual sport or an everyday Netflix delivery, we want a break from life. The stage is my escape opportunity, and fortunately, it is my job. My labor is pretending! As an adult, I find pretending becomes more difficult with every year. Things that used to be so natural become uncomfortable or hard to remember. For the past six months, I have been getting paid to go to work and truly pretend. I cannot think of anything more challenging or any way to keep me younger. And in my past two productions at the Legacy, I have played girls on personal/religious journeys. As I explore these journeys, I find they both realize God's love for them. And in pretending their thoughts, I have realized His immense love for me. I hope you all find an escape that leads you to the same truth.
In the last year, the stage has become a true privilege for me as opposed to a job. Our "entertainment-oriented" culture is obvious proof that our society as a whole is desperately seeking deviations from reality. Whether it is participating in a virtual sport or an everyday Netflix delivery, we want a break from life. The stage is my escape opportunity, and fortunately, it is my job. My labor is pretending! As an adult, I find pretending becomes more difficult with every year. Things that used to be so natural become uncomfortable or hard to remember. For the past six months, I have been getting paid to go to work and truly pretend. I cannot think of anything more challenging or any way to keep me younger. And in my past two productions at the Legacy, I have played girls on personal/religious journeys. As I explore these journeys, I find they both realize God's love for them. And in pretending their thoughts, I have realized His immense love for me. I hope you all find an escape that leads you to the same truth.
posted by Amanda at 7:23 PM
1 Comments:
See, why can't you write more? It's so nice to hear your voice, yet so seldom these days. I know you're busy, but all the more reason to keep us informed! And I was just in Michigan over the holidays and it turns out...God was there. He just made a little visit and then I'm sure he's on to bigger and better things!
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