Second Look: A Backstage Panacea to Loneliness

I’m looking back at articles I wrote years ago on Substack to see how I feel retrospectively. This time, it’s "A Backstage Panacea to Loneliness", published in March 2021.

Re-reading my article, I’ve been reflecting on perhaps three ideas I think I was expressing.

The Theatre as Family

Four years ago, I wrote about theatre providing "a panacea to loneliness" and creating a surrogate family. I’ve wondered whether my understanding of "family" or meaningful connection has evolved. Thirty-five years ago, I thought I saw theatre…