Re: RAT Re: [bigcheap] THIS WEEKEND

[brad rothbart <scrdchao@nni.com>]

> In a message dated 9/12/01 9:15:12 PM Central Daylight Time,
> AnnTaylor1231@aol.com writes:



 Tim, 

At  the same time, I don't judge anyone who wants to go forward, who needs to make a defiant noise-- I was just sharing my perspective, which comes out of  fear and confusion and deep, deep sadness, as I'm sure does everyone else's. 

Love and respect to  everyone. 

-brad

>
> Most definitely!  I think people need to do what they need to do.  Just
> because some choose to cancel shows this weekend, that doesn't mean they've
> been quailed by the SILENCE...and, thus, being less than what the ideal way
> is to respond, react, behave when such a tragic event has occurred in our
> lives.  We all heal differently.  There is a time that is right for everyone
> to experience theatre as an artist or audience member.  For some, it is this
> weekend.  For others, next.  Please don't judge those who have chosen this
> weekend to write, to visit family and friends, to do volunteer work, to watch
> tv 24 hours a day, to sit holed up in their apt. with the lights turned off
> and the drapes shut or whatever.  For some artists, this is what they need to
> do to heal.  Don't judge them.
>
> Tim






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