Mockingbird

The Schubert Theatre opened in 1913. It has the namesake of the organization that owns the most Broadway theaters.

Inside the theatre, it feels… how do I describe this? Old school? Vintage? I feel so much history there.

To enter The Shubert for an AF shift, we go through the stage door, down a few corridors and stairs and suddenly we were in the women’s restroom.

You think you’re in the wrong place, but you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. You exit and then you’re in the lower lobby. There’s a sketch of the building that reminds me of London. Though I should note: I’m also reading a Julia Quinn novel that takes place in the Victorian era of London seasons of marriage marts 

Today I saw To Kill a Mockingbird. It’s everyone’s assigned reading in 9th grade. I remember one girl in my class read the entire book in a day when we we only needed to read the first chapter. Here’s what I remember about the story:

• Atticus Finch was one of the most popular characters in English literature
• Atticus he was the only one who would defend Ton Robinson, a black man who was innocent of the crime for which he was charged
• There was a character called Scout
• Boo Radley
• There are no mockingbirds in the book

That’s all I could remember. So I don’t know how much of the many words spoken on stage were from Aaron Sorkin, the playwright, or from Harper Lee, the author.

Atticus Finch is a real one, as Dale replied to my Instagram Story. He taught his children to be respectful and take the higher ground. He was the change he wanted in the world.

Tom Robinson's trial is heartbreaking. What's worse is that not much has changed. Black people still get persecuted for things they didn't do. They get harmed for.. living normal lives and doing everyday things. It's awful. And they don't get justice. 

I believe this book should remain required reading. I think they should try harder to sink in the message. Although, I don't think 9th grade is the best time to retain it. Or perhaps, reinforce it again freshman year of college. And senior year. And everyday people. System is imperfect. Most times, it sucks as it only serves the higher class.

I didn't understand it before. I have a better understanding now. 

In other news, it rained all night last night, which made today a no-bones day for me. Luckily it didn't rain during the work shift. When I left the theatre, it was raining. I was prepared with my umbrella. 

When I got home, the rain was loud. I went outside and rolled up my mat and put the table aside. My beautiful balcony furniture completely useless and in fact a burden. It made the raindrops louder. I had to move it, otherwise the sound was going to drive me, and probably the neighbors, crazy all night.