From top left: PJ Masks National Tour, MDQ at Tuacahn, Kinky Boots National Tour & Mary Poppins at The Engeman Theater. #proud2bewojcikseay
I have always thought of the stage as a sacred space. When you are out on the road and arrive in a venue for the first time. Maybe you’ve been there before on other tours, so you have a vague memory of the space or maybe you are stepping foot in the space having no idea what to expect…but the moment you enter, you feel your feet on the floor and gaze out into the empty house, you can feel that spark. The excitement of what is about to happen, but also the echos of all who have been on that stage before you, standing with you and beside you. Even in the house, when dark, there is residual electricity of past shared human experiences - an overwhelming sense that all that has happened there remains and that the spirit of that space wants you to succeed. It’s magical.
A reminder that you create that magic - you have always been the conduit for it, revealing the human condition in unique ways that others cannot. You illuminate the world for others in a brief moment on that stage, but that moment resonates for a lifetime. And you will be called to do so again. Are you ready to feel that magic?
Take a moment to find a small space in your own current residence today, to close your eyes and dream. Dream of that theatre - the most memorable one for you, of staring out into the house, excited for the show. Feel your pulse quicken, your deep breath connect you to the floor grounding your entire being and the goosebumps form. Stay in this space for 5, 10 minutes and ask the theatre and all of those artists who came before you, “What can I do to prepare? How can I best ready myself to illuminate your vastness once more?” Wait for an answer…
Looking forward to seeing you from the house once more.
Happy Monday, Friends! Keep the faith - Holly
Jesus Christ Superstar, National Tour. #proudtobewojcikseay