The Show Must Go On!

I was watching a street play just a few days ago and was astonished by the passion and fervor being demonstrated by the actors. They were consumed by the purpose; the intention or the end objective and not their makeup, costumes, lack of auditorium or the absence of very important people amongst the audience. It was a performance consumed by passion and not fashion.

As usual, while the show was on, it was my turn to enter my inner self and think. I reminisced that creativity knows no boundaries; whether it is a street actor or one with an Oscar award, the basic value attached to it remains the same. That is, performing with passion and to the best of one’s abilities.

Creativity! All creatures on this Earth have Creativity embedded in them at varying levels and interests. However, while some polish and shine it, others let it gather dust; some are passionate about finding expression to it and make use of the opportunities presented to them, while others wait for the right opportunity to knock at their doors; some are concerned about the ambience of the stage, auditorium and the accessories, while others can win over the audiences only on the strength of their performance and not due to any extraneous factors.

Perform by All Means! When I came back from my reverie, the street play had already come to an end;  faces of the actors were beaming with joy; the audience, who braved the hot Sun and were standing on the footpath, were literally giving a standing ovation. Could it be any better? I thought.

I started leaving the place when I heard someone say “The Show must go on; The Place and Accessories do not matter; what matters is the passion one brings to the Show”