World progress relies on people who are willing to attempt seemingly far-fetched and outlandish tasks. Without them, life would be primitive and mundane. Although great appreciation is extended to such acts of creative bravery, there must at some point exist an acknowledged boundary between feasible aspirations and delusional grandeur.
A Chicago-based performer known as “Danny Donuts” is officially teetering on this boundary with his latest creative pursuit. His act hardly fits into a single genre but might best be described as a hybridized musical comedy based upon a theme of positivity and aimed at children of all ages. His project is the daunting task of playing for 100,000 kids in a one-year span, a mission he calls the “100,000 Beams of L.I.G.H.T Tour.”
Laughter, Inspiration, Giggles, Humor, and Togetherness, or “L.I.G.H.T.”, are the themes he hopes to spread to 100,000 children this year. His preference toward performing for children comes from their sincere appreciation for laughter and the need to send them an uplifting message. Danny says his show teaches children to be expressive and confident and to laugh with people as opposed to at them, a major contrast from much of today’s popular entertainment.
To keep pace on the “100,000 Beams of L.I.G.H.T Tour,” Danny needs to average around 1,925 kids per week. So far, this seemingly unobtainable number has been just that. Though officially starting on September 1st, Danny has hardly played for a handful of kids. The logical conclusion is simple: There is no way Danny Donuts, a little known Chicago performer, is playing for 100,000 kids in a year. In fact, at his current rate, he may not total 100,000 viewers in his lifetime.
Danny Donuts is undeniably a kind and joyful individual. His mission to spread laughter is admirable, and all should hope that he succeeds. Unfortunately, that is not likely. As one would expect, these opinions hardly faze Danny, who sincerely believes he will triumph. Who knows, maybe he will pull off a remarkable upset after all. Whatever the outcome, Danny Donuts will inspire at least a few souls along the way and for that deserves praise.
So, is Danny Donuts nuts, or just an inspired performer on a bold mission? To track this possible miracle in the making, go to www.beamsoflighttour.com for updates.