Our Town
I was in New York and looking forward to seeing several shows. Some shows I pre-purchased; others I would get on the half price line.
I was meeting a friend to see one show. It is sometimes challenging to see something with him as he lives in New York, works in the industry, so he has seen most shows by the time I get to town.
To my surprise he hadn’t seen the revival of Hair. It was up for half price.
He debated whether he wanted to go since chances were in the near future he could probably get complimentary house seats.
For some reason the fact I never saw any production of Our Town came up in our conversation.
He was stunned I had never seen it. There was a production off Broadway. He had already seen it but wanted me to see it and would go again.
I really wanted to see Hair. I like the music.
But I went along with my friend’s excitement and purchased tickets to the off Broadway production of Our Town.
Our Town is three acts.
During the first act I was singing songs from Hair in my head.
During the second act I connected with several of the themes and some of the lines.
During the third act I had one of the most subtle and powerful experiences I have ever had in the theater.
What happened in the play connected with where I am in my life today and unexpectedly grabbed every part of me. I believe at one point I held my breath as I was listening and taking in what was going on in the play.
It was if there was a reason I never saw any production of Our Town until then.
And to think I didn’t want to go see the play!
I’m glad I wasn’t willful and for some reason went with my friend’s excitement. I would have missed out on this experience.
When I can let go (and there are times I can’t!) of what I think I want and go with someone else excitement:
• I am allowing myself to have an adventure
• I let go of my control
• I take risks
By going with my friend’s excitement and seeing Our Town and not Hair, I still
Let the sun shine in!