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| We are all wanderers on this earth. Our hearts are full of wonder, and our souls are deep with dreams. ~Gypsy Proverb~ Copyright © 2008 Gypsy Theatre Company LLC. All rights reserved |
Theatre. To the Greeks it was a “seeing place” to view, contemplate and speculate on
their lives, hopes, dreams and fears. Originally deriving from religious practice, it was
an inseparable and integral part of their life. Theatre was the norm for expressing and
exploring every aspect of their culture and society. Most of us don't think of theatre as
necessary, but I believe it is.
Theatre is about your community. Whether that community is the town, state, or country
where you live--the community of beliefs you cherish, or to a greater community you
aspire to be part of--we all have commonalities. Things in common. Community.
Gypsy Theatre Company is committed to bringing theatre to everyone in the
community.
To revel and be lost in a story, to think or see things in a way you've not before, to be
amazed, befuddled, or laugh until it hurts, or cry because you must, are all the end
results of theatre. Watching a play, acting in one, being part of the technical crew,
writing, and directing are all ways that teach us so many things about ourselves and of
our fellow mankind. How can it not when we see bits of ourselves in the characters on
the stage?
Therein lies the nexus. Being an active part of positive expression and self-esteem is
critical for the human condition.
We at Gypsy believe children should also have that active expression and pride in
oneself. They are, after all, our leaders of tomorrow. What vision will they have for us
then, if right now they do not have their own “seeing place” to contemplate, speculate,
reflect and express? Theatre, and the Arts in general, gives them that chance--that
moment to “figure things out” in their own way, in their own time. To express something
that might seem “inexpressible.” And perhaps learning something about themselves
along the way.
And theatre is not just for children. We all need that outlet, that expression. Going to
the theatre, or being involved with the theatre, keeps you involved in the community.
Your community. To me, theatre is as necessary as breathing--to inspire, to cajole, to
entertain.
There are many plays that I have seen many times. I revisit them because they are
beautiful. Beautiful in their poignancy. Beautiful in their laughter. Beautiful in their
mind-provoking capacity. And though they may be the same play, they are never the
same twice. That’s the beauty of live theatre. The retelling of stories is an ancient
tradition--and that tradition is not lost to us yet. The subject matter, the medium, and
the content may change as we do, but I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t like a good
story.
So come play with us. Come laugh. Come cry. Come be entertained. Come to
Gypsy. Whether you're an old veteran or an untried hopeful, you are welcome, most
welcome, into the wonderful world of theatre.
Mercury
Artistic Director
their lives, hopes, dreams and fears. Originally deriving from religious practice, it was
an inseparable and integral part of their life. Theatre was the norm for expressing and
exploring every aspect of their culture and society. Most of us don't think of theatre as
necessary, but I believe it is.
Theatre is about your community. Whether that community is the town, state, or country
where you live--the community of beliefs you cherish, or to a greater community you
aspire to be part of--we all have commonalities. Things in common. Community.
Gypsy Theatre Company is committed to bringing theatre to everyone in the
community.
To revel and be lost in a story, to think or see things in a way you've not before, to be
amazed, befuddled, or laugh until it hurts, or cry because you must, are all the end
results of theatre. Watching a play, acting in one, being part of the technical crew,
writing, and directing are all ways that teach us so many things about ourselves and of
our fellow mankind. How can it not when we see bits of ourselves in the characters on
the stage?
Therein lies the nexus. Being an active part of positive expression and self-esteem is
critical for the human condition.
We at Gypsy believe children should also have that active expression and pride in
oneself. They are, after all, our leaders of tomorrow. What vision will they have for us
then, if right now they do not have their own “seeing place” to contemplate, speculate,
reflect and express? Theatre, and the Arts in general, gives them that chance--that
moment to “figure things out” in their own way, in their own time. To express something
that might seem “inexpressible.” And perhaps learning something about themselves
along the way.
And theatre is not just for children. We all need that outlet, that expression. Going to
the theatre, or being involved with the theatre, keeps you involved in the community.
Your community. To me, theatre is as necessary as breathing--to inspire, to cajole, to
entertain.
There are many plays that I have seen many times. I revisit them because they are
beautiful. Beautiful in their poignancy. Beautiful in their laughter. Beautiful in their
mind-provoking capacity. And though they may be the same play, they are never the
same twice. That’s the beauty of live theatre. The retelling of stories is an ancient
tradition--and that tradition is not lost to us yet. The subject matter, the medium, and
the content may change as we do, but I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t like a good
story.
So come play with us. Come laugh. Come cry. Come be entertained. Come to
Gypsy. Whether you're an old veteran or an untried hopeful, you are welcome, most
welcome, into the wonderful world of theatre.
Mercury
Artistic Director
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