Theatre is who I am...

You know it's funny because people ask me what I do and I tell them I am a professional director and actress.  They look at me really funny and then ask "But what is your real job?"  I look at the equally as funny and say, "I'm sorry.  I don't understand the question."  Why is it that being in theatre or arts and entertainment isn't considered a "real" job?  Maybe it is just because of the area I'm in that it isn't a common thing.  People aren't used to hearing the words theatre or musicals and definitely aren't used to seeing them.  But I just want to let people know that we are here to stay and we aren't going anywhere.  I have always wanted to bring theatre to this town because I believe it is long overdue.  Personally, I think the world would be a better place if we all did a theatre, don't you?