Do What You Love

“Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” – Wayne Dyer

People often warn young musical theatre performers not to pursue their passion. "It's too hard a life", they say. I find this obnoxious. I have been pursuing my passion for well over ten years and have lived enough to recognize how terrific a life in the theatre is. Sure, there have been and will continue to be pitfalls. It's part of the gig. But when you get to those life moments when something you created is fully realized (particularly if it's working), the feeling is utter bliss. Study says one of the greatest regrets of the dying is that they didn't have the courage to pursue their true calling. If you know what you want out of your life, consider yourself among the lucky ones. Go forth and do it. Support your community and your peers. Want for them just as much if not more than you want for yourself. Wake up each day with gratitude and do what you love. It makes all the difference.

- JT