LAUGHTER, CONVERSATION AND WINE PUNCH FOLLOW THE COSTUME REHEARSAL OF AN AMATEUR MUSICAL
Fostering love and friendship between people. Dissolving social boundaries. Ministering to the spiritual and emotional needs of the public. Popularization of art and culture. Broad appeal (schlock). Zest for living (reckless abandon; sensual dissipation). Putting one's emotional and spiritual ideals into practice. Reawakening spiritual sources of emotional inspiration (leaning on alcohol or drugs). Heartfelt emotion. Finding one's true voice, or losing oneself in a role or a fantasy. Directorial skill. Music and good cheer. Uplifting harmonies.