We will cross the seas
and we will come to you
and when we come
do not make soft beds for us
do not raise monuments for us
do not worry about our comforts
for we have come to be one with you
just allow us to walk a little with you
let us learn, just a little
so we may take a sapling
from you
and plant it in our distant land
tomorrow may there be bright red fruits
from that tree
tomorrow may new voices sing under their branches
tomorrow may we rest our wearied limbs under it's shade
tomorrow...
and we will come to you
and when we come
do not make soft beds for us
do not raise monuments for us
do not worry about our comforts
for we have come to be one with you
just allow us to walk a little with you
let us learn, just a little
so we may take a sapling
from you
and plant it in our distant land
tomorrow may there be bright red fruits
from that tree
tomorrow may new voices sing under their branches
tomorrow may we rest our wearied limbs under it's shade
tomorrow...
When I look at this project what strikes me most is not the fact that this is a theatre project or that it is even about street theatre...all that pales in comparison to the fact that this is a project guided by a vision. It is about the inherent goodness in mankind. Ted and his team and all the people who worked in Canada to make this a reality need to be commended for this vision. It is ultimately about doing good to the community. And that thought makes me feel good about playing a role in their vision.
I admire the courage, dedication, passion and sincerity that have brought them to my land.
At the end of the day, our lives are but a collection of stories. Years later when I look back at my stories, this is one story I want to place right on top of the heap.
- Rajesh.P.I, Theatre Trainer and traveller
