The Broadway community

[Theatre dweeb]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 7:27pm

I just want to say a HUGE thank you to the theatre community. Before I became a huge Broadway fan, I hated myself and was very suicidal. I was coming out, which didn't help either. I went to go see Newsies on tour with my drama class, and it changed my life. I finally found something I related to   . I can never really talk to my parents, and it felt like I could talk to Broadway stars and they would care. I haven't thought about killing myself in 5 months, and it's all thanks to you guys. Thank you. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 7:34pm

 

^me right now. I'm so glad the theatre community has influenced your life this positively. 

[JoseLee_]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 7:37pm

It helped me too. I used to be really be self conscious, depressed, scared of crowds, and the list goes on. Now I go see shows on my own, talk to other people at the stage door, and overall a completely new person; for the better. Thank you Broadway community <3

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 7:38pm

And they say it's easier for the gay kids of today.  I'm glad you told your story.

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 7:43pm

Theater really does make everything better. It's almost healing, and if you're ever having a bad day, one of the best things you can do is watch a musical.

[JoseLee_]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 7:51pm

To me it's an escape from the real world.

[uncageg]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 8:41pm

I knew I loved theatre at a very early age. It was a passion and as I got older an escape from a "stressful" home life at times. After moving out on my own with my first partner I was able to enjoy it and participate in it even more and do to this day.

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 8:53pm

One of the reasons I've gotten even more into theater lately is it is an escape--2 to 3 hours where no one can hassle me or ask me for anything and I can escape into another world without thinking of my real life. I also think that my experience in theater growing up made me more empathetic--I had to learn to identify with someone else to portray another character. It helped me imagine what it would be like to be someone else and I think it's made me a better person. 

 

I'm glad you've found comfort in the theater world and I hope you find peace and happiness. 

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 10/5/15 at 8:56pm

Thank you for posting this. Very glad to hear that you're doing better. Theatre can be so magical in so many ways, and this is a perfect example of its power. Welcome to the community :)