Home for the Holidays

I've been waiting, less than patiently, for winter break from "Miss Saigon," and it is now here in earnest. The road can be stressful, despite the fact that my workday only lasts 5-6 hours, including practice time, preparation, and performance. Still, the number of people which makes up your entire work and social interactions is small -- fewer than 80 people! That may seem like a large number, but consider that it's the same group for MOST daily interactions -- work, play, and at home (read: the hotel room). It becomes obvious that this gets tedious over time. Still, I like and love each and every one of my colleagues/friends on the gig. Now I am back home, shuffling between Scranton, PA and New York City, and wouldn't have it any other way. There are no shows to perform, no boring, used-to-be-happening (or never-were-happening) cities, and no tour drama. There is only the excitement of the season (in the most interesting place on earth), and a bunch of old faces, and old places which briefly make themselves new again. The little things in life really DO give us supreme delight -- take advantage of it! Before you get caught up in the nitty-gritty of holiday shopping, crowded streets, and blustery winter weather, take a moment to appreciate some small wonder. Those are the moments the true spirit of the season reveals itself. Happy Holidays!