I was watching a documentary last night called "Every Little Step" which is about the casting of the 2007 Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. I love this documentary, and I think that everyone who is or has been involved in theatre should watch it. We have all undergone the stresses and rewards that accompany auditioning, and this documentary does a fantastic job in telling that story. During the final callbacks segment, the producer talks about getting cast in a Broadway show, saying that the actor needs to come in and give a polished, opening night performance. Now, he understands that does not mean do not leave any room for growth for the performer, just that the stakes are so high that 110% needs to be given at the audition. Hence, several of the auditionees that were not the top choices prior to this callback ended up getting the jobs because they nailed it.
It got me to thinking about my life. While it is getting harder each day to wake up and face the world, I need to channel that energy into giving my life 110% each day. Treat it like an opening night because I don't know if there will be another performance available. The beauty of acting on stage is that each performance is very different, just like each day of our lives. What works one day may not work the next. But I need to do my best each day so that I can give the best possible performance of myself. Not for others, but for me. I need to make the most of each moment and grab the brass ring while there's still time. I don't know if that will work, but all I can do is try, right?
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