Patrons of the Arts
P. Shawn
Joan Mason
Rebecca Burnsworth
Chloe Walls
Jamie Hizer
Arlene Mante
Timothy Gamble
Kim Burnette
Allison Kirchberg
Patti Shawn
Carlton Nelson
Maram Alyamani
Mrs. Preston
Heather Prince
Mr. Mangrum
Chris Jacobs
Mrs. Hyman
Jordan Winters
Clifford Atkinson
Whitney Atkinson
Damon McDaniel
L. Anderson
Ms. Pickette
Gigi Kirchberg
Klarissa Marte
Why do people tell actors to "break a leg" before a performance?
Wishing a performer good luck before a performance is considered bad luck among many a superstitios theatre folk. Why? The origins of this tradition swirl in mystery. Another mystery is the origin of the saying "break a leg." the more popular belief is that it refers to the extreme knee bending involved in making the deepest of bows during the Elizabeathean Era.
Another meaning of "break a leg" is to make a mighty effort-to break your leg trying. Either wishing the performer a grand performance that results in multiple curtain calls or reminding them to leave it all on the stage, break a leg is a sentiment that carries goodness in its pocket and luck in its heart.
So to all the cast and crew I say...
Break a Leg!
-Mr. Dyer
