Zoom Zoom to Hartford Solo
Wednesday is one of the few days that I do not have anything going on after work. My wife Helen is at class and Nick (stepson) is with his grandmother. I can go home and get some housework done (yeeeessss), or I can grab some ice cream and watch some tivo. I decided to expand my horizons and head up to the Hartford Stage for a play.
I headed over to my parent’s house and asked my mom if she wanted to go, but she had a touch of the flu, so I braved the journey solo. I have never been up to the Hartford Stage, but the directions seemed easy enough. I got there with time to spare, got my ticket and headed into the theater. I was quite impressed with the interior, the lighting and set design was beautifully done.
The play I saw was called, “A Moon for the Misbegotten”. It was the last play written by the legendary Connecticut native Eugene O’Neill. I had just read the play so it was fresh in my bean, and I was not let down in any way by the performances. The cast really brought the characters to life, and the whole experience was one which I thoroughly enjoyed.
The whole night made me realize how many great things are available to see within a short drive. People constantly whine about Hartford and surrounding areas, that nothing is going on. I use to be one of them, content to grab a six pack and watch mindless television during the week. Here’s an idea; look in the paper, scour the internet, and get out and see things. I only wish I had this revelation ten years ago.
I look forward to going to the Hartford Stage again soon for other shows in the future. I want to bring some friends and maybe get some others excited about the same things I saw. Then again, there is the pint of cherry garcia in the fridge…..