I find it amusing that from being a theater group, people who’ve heard of and know about Open Space now see it as some kind of a musical group or a band. But looking back at the last couple of years, it does seem like it – we were seen a lot in protest rallies and concerts performing songs.
I shouldn’t be surprised, when I put up the group 18 years ago, I originally envisioned it to explore all “theatrical” possibilities in presenting stories onstage. The word theatrical has since been changed to “creative,” and creative the group has been.
But I’ve talked a lot about the group’s genesis and what it’s been up to in this blog, so this time I just want to talk about this Sunday's gathering at home and why we’re doing it.
We’re thankful – for having each other, first and foremost, and knowing that we can always rely on each other whenever needed. We’re thankful that we share a vision: a better Baguio, a better country, a better world, and we’re thankful for all the opportunities to forward that vision, be it at inside a theater or out in the open at some park. And we’re thankful for every single person who chose to come to our performances and listen to our stories.
And this Sunday we gather to reinforce our faith in each other and in what we do. Each one of us will bring something to make the gathering a meaningful one – be it something to eat, something to drink, or something to warm our hearts. But the most important thing each one of us can contribute to today’s potluck is ourselves, to provide company and be in the company of kindred souls.
And one thing I’m looking forward to the most in today’s gathering is this: the next story we’ll all decide to tell.
On behalf of Open Space, we wish everyone a meaningful Christmas and more happiness in the coming year.
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