Fade In, Fade Out - Musicals Tonight! (more photos of this amazing cast below!)
Hi Friends! As a born and bred Jersey Girl, I am basically obligated to be a certified fan of Bruce Springsteen. Also, my boyfriend is a borderline obsessive fan of the boss…and I’ve got to give him my support. Even if I didn’t feel like it was a necessity to be a fan, I do find him to be quite a poet when it comes to song writing and I’ve been thinking about some of his haunting lyrics today and here’s why…
During this quarantine, I have been blessed with zoom conference call gatherings, face-times, google chats - you name the online forum - I’ve participated. I think we all have. We are certainly lucky to have the luxury of technology to help us get through this #alonebut2gether. I have connected with a group of high school friends every week - some amazing ladies that bring me so much joy and hysterical laughter! I am grateful for Champagne Fridays via Zoom with Wojcik/Seay Casting - being apart from my teammates has proven more difficult than I could ever imagine - these are the brilliant souls that I spend Monday-Friday with in good times and stressful times every week… I connect every week via Google Chat with two of my besties - Sasha & Mia to “check in” and plan for the future. Also, to my dear friend from college, Jen, who works around the corner from me, but we never have time to connect in person because of the craziness of real life (this will change). There are facetimes with my parents and my brother - for these moments I am moved beyond words, but there’s also a desperateness to be in the same room, to hug them and to feel them closer to my heart.
I think there is one thing we are learning during this crisis that cannot be denied. Technology is wonderful, but it is no substitution for the real thing. I would give anything to be in the office with Gayle, Scott, Courtney & Nick. I long for Pearl Studios and the smiling, friendly faces and bubbly energy that are unavoidable in the crowded hallways. I cannot wait to see my crazy high school gals in person and throw back a round - from the same bottle. If I could disaparate right now, I’d be in NJ with my family and I would hug them so tight and so long and maybe never let go.
Some lyrics of one of Bruce’s most popular songs rings true to me right now, but in a new light…
Tell me in a world without pity
Do you think what I'm askin's too much?
I just want something to hold on to
And a little of that human touch
Just a little of that human touch
I know we will find a way out of this and, hopefully, soon. I vow to never take these things for granted anymore. I vow to be a better, more open and available human…
Sending you love and light,
Holly xo
Above: Fade In, Fade Out - Musicals Tonight - Loved this musical and this cast!