William Shakespeare wrote: 

"All the world’s a stage, 
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts". 

Indeed, it was, and still is a joy and a privilege , to be able to play so many different parts, in so many different countries and languages, to be able to move thoughts and emotions , to feel a part of something bigger, more important and pivotal in the lives of so many.  Theater can save lives. It saved mine.