The Show Must Go On

Life is UNSCRIPTED......and often, so is live theatre.This week, just after a successful opening of Jesus Christ Superstar,the cast was informed of an unexpected circumstance that would result in a complete overhaul of our already fully rehearsed stage production.Suddenly our sold out performances were postponed and we were back in rehearsals unfuuing the snafu. I was reminded this week that not only is live theatre unpredictable, it’s a metaphor for...well, EVERYTHING.Theatre, like life is UNPREDICTABLE.(Perhaps that is why immensely dramatic people tend to gravitate to the stage!) In all my years on the stage, I can't recall a single stage production that didn't bring about a sticky situation. No matter the predicament, I have never encountered a challenge big enough to cancel the entire run of a show. Somehow, the show always finds a way to live.Art Imitating Life Imitating ArtThe parallels of theatre absolutely resemble our lives as parents and entrepreneurs.Theatre... like both parenting and entrepreneurship...✔︎ is unpredictable✔︎ is provocative✔︎ is "in the moment"✔︎ is progressive✔︎ is always adapting to a new circumstance✔︎ always keeps you on your toes✔︎ never results in the same 2 performancesI've noticed...The productions with the biggest uphill battles usually yeild the best outcomes. Why? Because chaos is interesting. Challenges give projects CHARACTER.Artists-- like parents and business owners --are creative problem solvers and thought leaders.It takes a special type of person to be able to roll with the punches and thrive in an unpredictable environment. Parents, entrepreneurs and performers all come alive when there is an immediate need to improvise. Nothing is more frightening than being in front of an audience in a production that has taken an unexpected turn--- but at the same time-- nothing brings about a greater exhilaration than when you have triumphed.It's energy like this that creates WORLDS.On Today's Show...Turn Your Problems into PROFIT!Joining us today is Karen Quinn, co-founder of TestingMom.com, a website that helps kids ace important tests and build skills for school success through fun, online learning games and activities. Karen will be sharing 5 key lessons that can help turn your biggest parenting problems into a business that will help others!