525,600 minutes, 525,600 moments so dear 525,600 minutes how do you measure? Measure a year? The song Seasons of Love speaks to me on so many levels. It's one of the theme songs to my life. I have always been a fan of the musical for as long as I can remember, but never had the money to be able to go. Almost 525,600 minutes ago when I found out that RENT was coming to Houston I was excited, the thoughts of finally being able to see my favorite show meant the world. There I was weeks before saving my money so I could go down to the Hobby Center of the Performing Arts and wait in line for rush. Upon arrival I was nervous, why? I realized that this was a show that saved me a lot of struggles; it helped me to grow as a person and understand whom I really am. It helped me in more ways the one to start to overcome the death of my father who passed away in 1996 a week after my brother's 14th birthday. I had been carrying so many burdens in life that I was finally able to let go, give in, and live my life as if there was 'No Day But Today' The suspense of the show captures my heart each time I think of the meaning behind Jonathan Larson's message.
The cast was absolutely amazing from meeting them before the show, seeing them out on the stage, and getting a chance to meet them after it was as if I were dreaming. When taking a picture with Heinz Winkler, John Watson, and Miguel Jarquin-Moreland someone took a picture with me in their own photo. It felt special because I had never had my photograph taken with cast members for someone else's use. This musical means the world to me because of what it's taught. It teaches you about living your life, as there's no tomorrow, don't let the small things bother you and go out and live your life to the fullest. It helped me come to terms with myself, opened my eyes to an opportunity to change, to feel the drive for life. Gearing up into the next few weeks it will be back in Houston. I can't wait for the thrill of the musical, to be able to see John Watson and Jed Resnick again along with this wonderful cast. Forever RENT will be in my heart, as I know I am blessed with the opportunities that lie ahead.
Thank you Jonathan Larson! Forever you will be in my heart, the message, which you created, is something to hold onto for life lessons. Your works of art have inspired me to be fully committed in what I want, to see tomorrow, to not take it for granted, and to love my family and friends. To overcome obstacles that always seem to enter my life. Thank you for being a hero and though I never met you, you have inspired me to keep moving in life.
RENT opened my heart and mind; it allowed me to enjoy theatre even more. Because of RENT though I'm just now able to put my thoughts together for my poem listening to the music has given me the inspiration each day and I was finally able to write it. I actually wrote this past week realizing how much the music can change me, how the passion of theatre is an art and the cast mates no matter who they are have inspired me.
Theatre is a passion
Theatre is a passion A passion of art Which only I can express From the heart It’s where I want to be I see it in my dreams Upon on that stage
Theatre is a passion A passion of art Though it may take Longer then I think It’s a passion That lives inside of me
Theatre is a passion A passion of art Nothing can stop The love I have Something so deep So precious to me
Theatre is a passion A passion of art Waiting to be expressed Through my heart I hope that one-day You will see How much it means to me
Theatre is a passion A passion of art Which only I can express From the heart It’s where I want to be I see it in my dreams Upon that stage
So please let me Continue the art That speaks clearly to me My life is in my hands With this passion Do you understand?
Written 04/14/2009
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Updated On: 4/17/09 at 04:42 PM
The cast was absolutely amazing from meeting them before the show, seeing them out on the stage, and getting a chance to meet them after it was as if I were dreaming.
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Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
someone took a picture with me in their own photo. It felt special because I had never had my photograph taken with cast members for someone else's use.
They are going to beat off to that picture. That's how Buffalo Bill found his victims.