In a heartfelt reflection on a recent performance of A Streetcar Named Desire at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the author describes an emotional moment that transcended the theater's walls. As the play reached its climax, both the author and a nearby young woman were visibly moved, prompting a brief yet meaningful exchange of kindness. This encounter highlights how art evokes profound feelings and fosters unexpected connections among strangers, underscoring the powerful emotions that live theater can elicit.
Her shoulders were shaking softly as she wept.
I handed her a tissue. The kindness of strangers? I said sheepishly.
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