HAIR was my Baptism, my rite of passage, and my entryway through a portal of unbelievable mystery: an envelope of light that kept on generating.
Feelings for one another as we coupled as static builders of a foundation was its prerequisite, if not found, each kept on trying until they saw and felt miracles upon miracle.
No one was first-no one was last-we were all together: moving as a wave towards distant shores. Liken this to the after-glow, watching ahead as the warmth opens hearts and rests easily: bringing full understanding to light, to the present and to each other.
HAIR was and will always be that special too me-the tribes, the people-caught in its after-glow: continuing our existence towards that distant shore as human-kind, imperfect and human but trying to be kind, gentle, and forgiving.
Peace,
Lyle K’ang
6:45 PM
Anonymous said...
and now we have - rent - the new version of Hair.... imitation is the best form of................?
11:20 AM
The public icons of HAIR are the authors, producer and director. One can discuss who was mother, father or midwife. In any case I am one of those and need to speak up for my connection to HAIR.
HAIR has been seen by more people in more countries than probably any musical. It is the most recorded musical in history. According to one source in the 70's two thirds of the working American actors were in HAIR. Untold numbers of people saw HAIR repeatedly, almost as if going to church. Back stage, off stage, fans of all description have felt its influence. Of all the legitimate theatrical productions, HAIR has the largest archive.
Every night somewhere in the world HAIR is being performed. Decades later it still resonates. Why is this? Many have felt that HAIR is message from God. They still feel that way. HAIR is about freedom. Freedom and Love are synonymous. True Love wants all to be free. The messages of HAIR will never go out of style. The staging or the design might change but what is says will forever be true.
What has made this divine work happen and continue to feed the souls of so many? It is not only the icons. It is the tribes who put HAIR together. The people who have seen it and followed its course through a most difficult time in our world know that they have been part of a wonderful experience.
I thank all who are involved and know that rarely has such a small group had so much positive influence on so many.
"HAIR - Visceral Connections"
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Dear Michael, Terrific comments about Hair. I am sure anyone who has seen Hair or enjoyed the marvelous music will agree with all you say.
Jorie
11:51 AM
We are currently performing HAIR in Chicago, and know exactly what you are talking about!
Let the Sunshine In...
Love,
the tonkawa theatre tribe
www.tonkawatheatretribe.com
12:54 PM
HAIR was my Baptism, my rite of passage, and my entryway through a portal of unbelievable mystery: an envelope of light that kept on generating.
Feelings for one another as we coupled as static builders of a foundation was its prerequisite, if not found, each kept on trying until they saw and felt miracles upon miracle.
No one was first-no one was last-we were all together: moving as a wave towards distant shores. Liken this to the after-glow, watching ahead as the warmth opens hearts and rests easily: bringing full understanding to light, to the present and to each other.
HAIR was and will always be that special too me-the tribes, the people-caught in its after-glow: continuing our existence towards that distant shore as human-kind, imperfect and human but trying to be kind, gentle, and forgiving.
Peace,
Lyle K’ang
6:45 PM
and now we have - rent - the new version of Hair....
imitation is the best form of................?
11:20 AM