<p>Steve, another heartfelt thanks for coming here to post about your experiences.</p>
<p>StevenJonez
Thank you for sharing your experience. </p>
<p>When I think of all the people who start out pursuing this dream, I can't help but be thankful for the ones who don't give up--who actually make it in the business--because of the pleasure I derive from attending a theater performance. That is selfish, I know, but just think--what if nobody wanted to be a performer? Or decided it wasn't worth it or just wasn't practical? In my opinion, the world would be a sad place. Whenever I'm bored or lonely and think of what I might like to do or where I would like to go, I usually think of the theater because it makes me happy. It doesn't even have to be good theater. :) I am not an actor, can't carry a tune in a bucket, (but my D can) so my theater experience is backstage or sewing costumes or putting together the playbill for our local community theater, but I still have a passion for it. It's funny because I can't sit through a movie (I don't like to commit to sitting still that long), but I never want the live show to end. </p>
<p>I don't really know where I am going with this, except to say thank you to those who are brave enough to start on this journey, even when the odds are stacked against them.</p>
<p>Oh, btw, it's not too late for you to go back to school and get that degree! You can start at a community college to get those gen eds out of the way or until you pass the required math and foreigh language, then move on from there. ;)</p>
<p>Christi</p>