The atheist's version of a religious epiphany
I've been trying to articulate this for three days...I don't have religion in my life, but I have drama (theater type drama, not the other kind) instead. I'm instantly comfortable in theaters, never in churches. I've been trying to figure out why I get so excited when I see plays/musicals in general, and especially why I was so moved by "Midnight Radio." The moment in the song where Hedwig/Tommy says "Lift up your hands," and then the whole audience does so...damn, I can't even describe the way seeing it made me feel, and every night it got more powerful. It's not being on stage that I miss, it's that feeling, which is that much stronger when I'm actually involved in a show. This also explains why I feel off-kilter when I don't see a show for a long time. It's...wow.
Maybe I'm not explaining it very well.
Edit (4:34am): I just watched the movie version of Hedwig, and it continues to happen...I was totally overwhelmed when I saw it on screen, but in an amazing way. Also, I figured out the tomato thing. I'm kind of stupid.
Maybe I'm not explaining it very well.
Edit (4:34am): I just watched the movie version of Hedwig, and it continues to happen...I was totally overwhelmed when I saw it on screen, but in an amazing way. Also, I figured out the tomato thing. I'm kind of stupid.