After speaking with several local community theatre artists, and feeling strongly about this issue as well, I’m of the firm mindset that any participant must not solely relegate himself or herself simply as an actor, director or backstage crew member. Get up on that stage if you have always wanted to do so. Go backstage so you can see the tremendous amount of work involved in the operation of a live production. Envision a picture of a story within your mind and bring it to the stage.