On January 20th I was able to go see Wicked in Chicago. I was so excited to see what it was all about.
In high school, I was very lucky to be part of the productions that were held in the fall and the spring.
Don’t get me wrong, I was not (and am not) the greatest actor in the world, but I was privileged to experience that world.Getting into costume, rehearsing, singing (BTW I’m not really a singer), spot lights… all of those memories were racing through my head just before the show began.
I thought to my self, “How cool that while we impatiently wait, and while Frau Flashlight yells at us at the top of her lungs to not use cameras in the theater, the cast is back there getting ready.”
Soon, adrenaline, excitement, and nerves would all be converted into a spectacular performance!
The show brought those memories back and I felt lucky to have had the experiences that I had then.
I felt honored at the experience I would have now.
The lights dimmed, Frau Flashlight was muzzled and sent back to her cage, and the orchestra began to play…resplendent magic was about to take place.
Through music, singing, costumes, and sets – a story unfolded into real life.
Wicked was great! It had all that you could ever want in a show and so much more
As the show reached its final moments, I realized how lucky I was to be in that room.
Not everybody has a chance to experience live theater, or even entertainment, for that matter. This was a memory I would never forget.
The show inspired me to consider my life, and enjoy the gift of what I saw.
It made me think of those people in my life, who I know will never be able to see a play because of something or other.
It taught me to be grateful for what I was able to experience.
It also opened my eyes to the possibility of my life. I can do anything that I want. I just have to work at it and be happy with what I accomplish.
In the end we have but one short moment here on earth to do with it as we are called to do.
Some will do great things, others small, but that won’t matter much.
What matters is that we listen in order to do that which makes us most happy.
From my experience I have learned that doing what we love the most may not be the easiest, but worth defying all around…even if that includes gravity.
