the theatre is a
sacred space–the container
of hopes, fears, lies, dreams

who are we when the
lights go down? our eyes focus
together as one

what is theatre? well–
i have a story to tell–
attend–that is all

to turn the mind to–
apply oneself–be present–
wait upon–escort
(“attend,” 2008)

i want to turn your
mind to performance–to be
present–to attend

who goes to the play?
“not i” say the young people
“what’s on tv?”

how do i transmit
my love of performance to
those who may not care?

within performance
lies awareness and presence–
conditions of form