The other day in class, my teacher was trying to explain a theory to us using an analogy and scenario. However, every time she began, someone in the class interjected skepticism or a hypothetical problem with the story. For some reason, it was nearly impossible for everyone to accept the fiction and be entertained by it.
I think this is indicative of a greater problem with how entertainment is viewed in general. Unless we have experienced a situation or have seen it occur to some extent in some aspect of our lives, it is difficult to captivate our attentions. It is almost like we have isolated ourselves so that we won't even allow our imaginations to take us on even the slightest journey from the straight and narrow path ahead.
So what does this mean for the performer? It means that it has become our duty to break down the barriers. When people are satisfied with their lives, they are unwilling to consider what we have to offer. However, by learning how to sell the performance that people never knew they wanted to see, we can build curiosity. The more connections we can make with the audience, the more we will be able to pull them in and let them believe in the imaginary world we are living. And by helping them suspend their disbelief, we might help them learn a little something about themselves.
~Julie
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