Stephen Garcia and Michael LoPorto were some of the funniest guests we had by far. Their creative insights into the theater and reminiscing of the past were something I enjoyed listening to. Something I heard coming from them that I put some thought into was how artists who have love to do what they love, have a passion for art on the side while still be considered artists. I’m not sure if that was worded correctly, but, what I mean is that artists are appreciated even when they aren’t giving their 100%, and I find that to be great in a world with rising technology and declining artists. Michael and Stephen both talked about the art of expression, in other words, the role of a director in a play. Something notable that they both agreed on was the fact that a playwright can be extremely well done, but if the performers don’t do what they are supposed to, then the playwright was worthless. While the lecture was moving forward and approaching its end, I dove back into what all these artists had in common and was able to see a few similarities. First off, these artists don’t live off their art, unless they literally work for producing it. Second, most, if not all artists we had as guest speakers have gone through a major hurdle or obstacle they must overcome if they wanted to be known or achieve a certain goal in their field. A great example would have to be the author of “This is what I know about Art”. She perfectly explains how she was a college student who couldn’t pay for her classes and had to find help and she found that help in art. Lastly, all these talented and hardworking artists have so much dedication that not even a heartbreak, loss of a family member, or even a huge pandemic could stop them. Most of these artists, if not all of them, will use their sorrow or sadness and turn it into art to either lighten up the mood or possibly show the world what they are really capable of at a time of depression.