Once in a while I experience an emotion onstage that is so gut-wrenching, so heart-stopping, that I could weep with gratitude and joy. The feeling catches and magnifies so rapidly that it threatens to engulf me.
In her memoir "Home: A Memoir of My Early Years," Julie Andrews Edwards reflects on the profound emotions she experiences while performing. She describes moments on stage where emotions become overwhelming, filled with a mixture of gratitude and joy that can almost bring her to tears. These feelings are intense and quickly intensify, creating a powerful connection between her artistry and her audience.
Andrews emphasizes the transformative nature of these experiences, illustrating how performance can elicit deep, visceral reactions. These moments highlight the beauty of live theater, where the emotional exchange between the performer and the audience can lead to feelings of pure elation and appreciation for the art of storytelling.