World Theatre Day 2023

In my youth I fancied myself an actor of stage and screen. Toward that end, my childhood friend Chris and I would film various remakes of monster flicks as suited our fancy in that innocent time before I seriously considered paying bills.

Today is World Theatre Day. It is observed annually on March 27 under the auspices of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) since 1961. The day marks the thespian arts in entertainment and social impact upon the world.

The observance was initiated by ITI President Arvi Kivimaa in his June 1961 proposal at the ITI's 9th World Congress in Vienna. It was seconded and supported by the Scandinavian contingent of the organization. I was 6 years old.

So in this day of shallow pursuits I think it's important to remember those meaningful endeavors more than ever.

Happy World Theater Day to you !

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