Some considerations for a Working Model of the Beautiful Process

While recently cruising the blogosphere, I stumbled across a discussion regarding the nature of the dramatic arts, particularly in terms of its relationship to the community.

Over at 99 Seats, there is a discussion comparing theatre to sports in terms of the nature of the activity and relationship to the community, particularly as an economic generator.

However, some very cogent responses are found at the Mission Paradox blog, in the fact that there is a certain fragmentation in theatre that makes things less similar to sports teams and more similar to churches.

Indeed, the tag at the end of Mission Paradox, "Go Serve Somebody," may very well be one of the single best pieces of advice for the advancement of our beautiful process. We, as individuals and institutions, are community trustees and should act accordingly.