He has made little time for grousing over lost concert dates nor a shuttered theatrical world.
Friday, September 04, 2020
A whole new world: Former ‘Aladdin’ star embraces adjustments amid COVID-19
He has made little time for grousing over lost concert dates nor a shuttered theatrical world.
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The word play in this headline made my day. Beyond that, I think this article is really important during today’s world. I myself have been guilty about wasting time thinking about what I have lost due to COVID in terms of work. I am trying to have perspective. Yes, I lost my job. Other people have lost so much more than that and I recognize how fortunate I am with everything I do have, especially that while I know people who have COVID, I have yet to know someone who lost their life to it. I hope to never go through that and as few people are affected by this terrible pandemic as possible. Telly Leung teaches us how important it is to have perspective in these times. Yes, it is hard, but it could be worse. We can’t change what has happened, but we can wear a mask, social distance, and make the best of it. For the art world, that involves learning how to be flexible and use new mediums. In a world that is becoming increasingly digital, it is knowledge that is good to learn anyway, even though I wish the inspiration to learn was coming from a less tragic situation.
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The word play in this headline made my day. Beyond that, I think this article is really important during today’s world. I myself have been guilty about wasting time thinking about what I have lost due to COVID in terms of work. I am trying to have perspective. Yes, I lost my job. Other people have lost so much more than that and I recognize how fortunate I am with everything I do have, especially that while I know people who have COVID, I have yet to know someone who lost their life to it. I hope to never go through that and as few people are affected by this terrible pandemic as possible. Telly Leung teaches us how important it is to have perspective in these times. Yes, it is hard, but it could be worse. We can’t change what has happened, but we can wear a mask, social distance, and make the best of it. For the art world, that involves learning how to be flexible and use new mediums. In a world that is becoming increasingly digital, it is knowledge that is good to learn anyway, even though I wish the inspiration to learn was coming from a less tragic situation.
As someone majoring in electrical and computer engineering and who isn't reliant on the live entertainment industry for employment, every story I've come across about those making the most out of the situations they've been pushed into has left me in awe. Even with all the tragedy that has befallen our world, I still can't imagine a world in which my skills and talents just lack an industry to be applied to at that time - and to take that situation, and turn it into something as beautiful as sharing your art from your apartment to the whole world.
Reading Leung’s story really was inspiring, not only because of his attitude to not dwell on the pre-COVID-19 world, but because of his background as a son of immigrants. As a first-gen American, I always smile when I see the story of another who found success in following their dreams, especially when they embrace their immigrant background and “the sense of reset” like Leung does.
The resilience of many of the actors in the theatre industry amazes me. Telly is only one of dozens of actors I've seen releasing music for the first time during COVID. Perhaps it's their longing to perform what they create that compels them to push through. It will be interesting to see the kind of music that comes out of this pandemic. Taylor Swift released a very sad, emotional album, but I get the feeling there will be a handful of upbeat songs as well, trying to replicate the way people felt before COVID.
I also just realized how rare it is to find actors who started doing theatre at a later age, which is not the case for technicians. Most successful actors started out when they were 5 or 6… Then again, that’s usually the case for high-skilled careers. I, personally, cannot imagine doing theatre from such a young age. I don’t think I would have appreciated it in elementary school.
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