Overheard in Filene’s vol. 2
Standing on line last night at Filene’s Basement, I overheard a mom talking to another mom she knew…
“She’s at Billy Elliott tonight with her school… So you know she’s having a good time.”
“Of course!”
“She’s a dancer…”
This conversation made my heart dance in a few ways: a.) Both moms agree Broadway shows are an almost guaranteed good time; b.) Schools still see the value in exposing students to theatre, so much so that they arrange school trips on school nights; and finally… c.) The mother proudly saw her daughter, and in fact billed her daughter, as a dancer (something Billy wished for so desperately from his dad). Her daughter is 16, I found out as the conversation progressed, and it sounds like her mom would be more than happy if her daughter continued to pursue that path… as hard as it is.
I’m privileged to live in an area where most folks can afford to go to the theatre… but what makes me happiest and most thankful is hearing that kids WANT to go to the theatre. The next generation is already here.
–Sue
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