Dear couple in the second row of tonight’s show,
I would like to take the liberty of speaking on behalf of my peers in
thanking you for your support, however we, with as little malice as possible,
respectfully wish to never see you again!
Words of praise, words of support, GREAT, important, necessary
words…except in the midst of a performance. A notable distraction not only to
your neighbors and fellow ticket purchasers, but also to the performers on
stage and to the crew members running and calling the show. If only it’d
stopped with audible expressions of enjoyment things would’ve been manageable,
but to then take personal offense when asked to refrain from disrupting the
show, only to blow the roof off the building by yelling obscenities at the
innocent company member…sorry, FAMILY member trying to keep the peace?!? This
is where the line must be carved much deeper than drawn!
At first it was appreciated, though inappropriate. Then word came down
through the cracks that there was a near physical altercation between audience
members due to the unscripted
banter from so far down stage, it was audience. Then for a man, doing more than
his job and placing himself in harms way for the duration of the show, only to
be verbally assaulted post curtain call? And to be truthful, it was more than
verbal abuse it was more like hate crimed. Words NEVER to be uttered to another
human being, let alone to one who is only trying to diffuse conflict! This is
beyond unacceptable.
To the offenders: I forgive you! I forgive you, but I
implore you to please open your minds and open your considerations beyond your
own selves. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and feel disrupted, feel
distracted. Hopefully this will help you to make better choices in the future.
As for your hate, to publicly disgrace someone and personally attack them for
their sexual orientation, meanwhile being FAR from relevant, is simply unjust! I
wish you peace in whatever part of you that lives in that hate, insecurity, and
injustice. I wish you the clarity to see that though you may have been rattling
words out of anger or ignorance, that your words still have weight and have not
only impacted another individual, but have deeply effected and hurt someone tonight.
In turn poisoning the entire house and hurting everyone involved in the very
production you “appreciated” so much you couldn’t keep you mouth shut. Feel
free to inflict however much pain onto yourself if it feels necessary, but
please spare the lives, hearts, and sensibilities of others. For you, Consideration
is key, the next piece in your puzzle!
To the offended: I am sorry that you have had to endure the
difficulties of such injustice, however I wish for you the clarity to see that
you are as responsible for someone else’s words as I am, in other words FAR
from responsible! Others will project what they will onto you, but when looked
at through clearer eyes it can be seen as a gift from the universe. Another
opportunity to be the best, strongest YOU you can be! An opportunity to take
the “high road” and be a better person (Not THE better person, A better
person)! The secure YOU that can choose it’s response. You will not be held
accountable for others’ actions! When considered, tonight’s events really had little
to nothing to do with you! Let ignorant words fall where they may, and try not
to look at said words as gospel. You know your truth, and only you can live
your truth! What anyone outside of you has to say is irrelevant! Remember that
you can be strength if you choose to be!
This post does not come easily. It has been revised several
times over to eliminate the judgment on “the offenders,” and the judgment on
myself for “not jumping to action” or “not speaking out when I had the chance.”
Had it been my universal responsibility to pull that couple aside and give them
a piece of my mind, then it would’ve happened, but there are rules in place,
and fine lines between ”this effects us all” and “it’s none of our business.” I
say this to demonstrate my humanity. We are all far from perfect, however in
the face of injustice I wish you and myself more responsibility. I give US the
power to communicate our true feelings, and fight injustice, ESPECIALLY in the
name of integrity! That being said, feel pain when you hurt, and be mean if you
must…be self-observant! Try to notice where things are coming from, and where
they effect you, from there make the conscious decision to be the best human
you can be. If we can all commit to this, then already this world is a better
place!
To love; For it is the only thing to save us.
And
To Words; to their importance and proper use!
~S
