no, Simon and Garfunkel, the theatre is NOT really dead!

Watched "My Name is Rachel Corrie" at the GC Theater tonight. Quite the compelling show--about a woman who was killed by a bulldozer in Palestine because she was standing between it and the house it was about to demolish. So many thoughts and questions that came out of that, but I didn't get a chance to write them down immediately following the performance (because of a talk-back session and then helping out with the strike/ load up of the traveling set) and I think many of them are gone, now, or at least numbed down a bit. Thats too bad.
But a general question about activism and what I want to do with the rest of my life (common theme). What things would I be willing to die for? Am I even willing to die for things? What are ways that I can help with situations like the Israeli/Palestinian conflict without going there? One of the suggestions was simply to talk to people. I think I need to become more informed about the conflict and world events in general. I've been saying that for a long time. I've done a bit better this past year, but its still not to a level that I'd like it to be. Also, the power of story was demonstrated well with this production. Its not everyone's "call" to go be activists. Maybe being a theatre artist is what you want to do, and what you're good at. And with that, you can tell stories that make people laugh and cry. So basically it gets back to me not knowing what it is that I want to do, and not really knowing what I'm good at. I have too many interests to really want to focus on one thing. Maybe I don't have to.
But, if I want to write: I have to write. I've got to put down words, even if they aren't part of a coherent story or poem or essay. I've just got to write.
If I want to be an architect, I've got to study more. I've got to figure out how things work. Figure out how things look, and how to make them look like I want.
If I want to work with immigration, or refugees, I've got to find a place to start. Goshen has some of those opportunities...how should I get involved?
If I want to rock climb, I've got to climb! Got to get in better shape, and build those forearm muscles.
If I want to dance, I've got to find a place to take lessons. Learn the steps, learn the music. Learn the movements.
If I want to ramble away in a blog entry, I've already got it covered. Time for bed.