Post Musical Depression (PMD) is the term for the depression an actor, actress, or other member of a production feels once the show's run has ended. It often exhibits itself much like the
Five Stages of Grief. First, an affected
person can't believe it is happening, often
right before curtain call. Next, during bows, one may become angered that it is over, upset that it will never be the same again. Then, when one is greeting the audience, one begins to bargain, 'Please
don't let it be over' 'One more show.' During the cast party and throughout the next
day, an afflicted person enters the fourth and hardest phase, depression. This exhibits itself through
crying, hugging, and tears. However, sometime a week or so after the close of the show, one enters the final stage, acceptance.
The musical was so much fun, I
don't know what I'm going to do now that I have all this free
time, I think I have
Post Musical Depression.