But we sense where such cruelty begins: the moment we fail to see in another our common humanity -- the very moment when we fail to recognize in a person the same fears and hopes, the same passionsand imperfections, the same dreams that we all share.
The theater is small enough that the performers need never raise their voices: They speak of their all-consuming passions in the softest of tones, and we are drawn into their plight like a lifeboat being pulled into a whirlpool.
From small start-ups to iconic organizations known around the world, there is this tremendous vibe in this part of northern California that seems to draw all kinds of young people eager to pursue their individual ideas andpassions in an environment where the unconventional approach is embraced enthusiastically.