As we come to the end of the year, I'd like all who practice magick of any kind, but especially those who do group rites, to consider a simple question: Are you doing ritual… or ritual theater? There is nothing wrong with either. There is nothing inherently "better" doing one rather than the other. I think there's great value in both. But there are major differences between ritual and ritual theater. Ritual, if done well, is magick Ritual theater, if done well, is magickal Ritual, if done well, can help you achieve your magickal goals Ritual theater, if done well, can remind you of your past and/or provide catharsis for the present Ritual, if done well,  is designed to change