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*Republishing since it is feels timely*

I have waited for years for the chance to see Wicked, so H1 (yes, it is running through our house) be damned, I was NOT going to flake out on tickets that we got 6 months ago to go see it! If you have not seen or heard of Wicked, it is a Broadway musical based on the book written in 1995 by Gregory Maguire that tells the untold story of the witches of OZ!

While the musical is funny and fabulous it is also very thought provoking, to me in any case. As the story of Elphaba unfolded I kept thinking about how many times I have played the part of the Wicked Witch. I thought of all the Wicked Witches that played central parts in my stories through the years, perhaps not even knowing about their character. And as a society, how many times a person is spun into that role without any of us taking much time to examine the back story. It seems we are so quick to point fingers and cast blame without scratching the surface to see how others may be viewing the same  story.

While I really, really enjoyed the play and encourage all of you to see it I have to say that the Wicked Witches perspective was a golden gift I took away from it. I am going to try my hardest to try to see her perspective the next time someone shows up auditioning for that part in one of my stories.  I can try for just one second to see the role I may be playing in her story. And if I can’t change the perspective at least I can exit stage left and know that it was not really a part I auditioned for. And, if worse, comes to worse and I have to play the role of the Wicked Witch I will realize that sometimes you can’t change everyone’s perspective, and I will aim, at that point, for a standing ovation, because sometimes there is no other choice than to play the part you are cast the best you can!

*and sadly, in this age of FTC regs, I feel compelled to disclose that I was IN NO WAY compensated for discussing Wicked on my blog*