[NEohioPAL] Ghost Light

[Mark Cipra]

Here's a Facebook post my wife ran across.

In theatre we have a tradition - whenever the theatre is empty we are 
always sure to leave one light on. Typically on a stand in the center of 
the stage, this light is known as the ghost light. There are many 
stories about its origin - but its meaning is unmistakable. It measn 
though the theatre is empty, WE WILL RETURN. So here's to us. The 
actors, the technicians, the directors, the carpenters, the designers, 
the dancers, the teachers, the students, the freelancers, those on tour, 
those at sea, the electricians, the stitchers, the makers, the stage 
managers ... THE ARTISTS. Many of us have taken big hits during this 
virus. Financial and emotional weights have come crashing down as our 
entire industry is reduced to nothing but a bunch of ghost lights. But 
those ghost lights are temporary place holders. They are a sign. We 
might be down how - but our passion, our creativity, our drive is still 
center stage. We'll be unplugging those ghost lights in no time. Until 
then - here's a ghost light [photo] - to let the world know we will be back.

Chris Porter (Portland, Oregon)

March 20 at 2:27 am

-- 
Mark Cipra

"When in doubt, end with a jig."  - Robin McCauley

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