In the age of television and film, many see acting on the stage as an obsolete art form. However, this view reflects an inadequate understanding of theater’s importance and value. Spending a few extra dollars (and getting off the couch) to experience live theater is worth it, even if our culture is telling us otherwise. Live theater is one of the oldest human traditions still in practice, and for good reasons. However, theater is more than just entertainment, more than just an art form. When we relate a story or tell a joke to our friends, or even imagine the … Continue reading The shows must go on: Why live performance deserves to survive