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Via Cassidy Brown - Bay Area Actor/Artist
Why is theatre important? What do you think your role is keeping it a vital part of civilization? How does Theatre Bay Area help?
I heard a phrase last night, which I think can be attributed to Bill English, the artistic director at SF Playhouse: theatre is like an "empathy gym." If we were all Gandhi or Martin Luther King, Jr., we might not need the help in exercising our empathy muscles. But we aren't, and we do. Theatre serves to bring people together to share an experience that is living and breathing, in such a way that we cannot help but feel some connection to those around us, and by proxy, to the world at large. Regardless of the content, the simple act of sitting near fellow humans while other humans enact the human experience deepens our ability to empathize, which hopefully leads to greater understanding of our fellow humans' struggles. As an actor, I hope to provide a channel towards that goal. Theatre Bay Area, quite simply, helps theatre in general to thrive. We need that help. We really need that help
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Journaling helps you slow down and become more grounded. Journaling allows you the space to slow down and get in touch with your inner voice. We always have the answers – it’s just that we get so busy that the answers get buried underneath all of our multi-tasking.
It’s a form of meditation. You have to be present when you are journaling. You can’t be doing anything else – in that exact moment, you are writing. You are going within – you are getting in touch with that part of you who is so wise. You are allowing yourself to let go of everything else and just be right here. Your breathing slows down. Your shoulders loosen. Your head begins to clear. And you remember how wonderful a feeling this is – you remember how much you love being with yourself.
Writing prompt journals help guide you gently in a positive direction. For instance, they can help you remember what you’re grateful for; get clear about what you want, or set and keep your goals. They are also great tools when you’re going through a major life transition and need some guidance
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