Th’ Gaussling is in low gear this week due to extra-curricular activities. I’ve been in rehearsal since October for a play that opened last night- The Murder Room by Jack Sharkey. It’s community theatre, which is the only way a hack like myself would have had a chance. This is my first time on stage and it has been quite an experience. Acting is a lot like flying an airplane- it is exhilirating and terrifying all at the same time. And like flying, you can fall from such a height that it takes a long time to smack into the ground.
Acting requires a type of learning that is rather different from learning chemistry. First, there is rote memorization. There is no escape from knowing your lines. With experience the actor can develop the character around the structure of the dialog.
It is nowhere near as easy as it looks, and it does require a large investment in time and effort. But in the end, performing with other actors and pulling off a complicated show is quite satisying.
Lamentations on Chemistry 
Break a leg if you have other performances coming up. I used to really enjoy theatre.
Hey, thanks. Tomorrow we have a matinee and an evening show. At least there is no dancing. Perhaps you’ll get to enjoy theatre again soon. Cheers!
We need video!
Good luck with your shows. I play in semi-professional big bands to distract myself from chemistry. It truly is a “different kind of learning”.
Thanks, As of this reply, we have done 5 of 6 performances and it has been a blast. The cast went to a karioke bar tonight and we sang until we were hoarse. Of course, my friend, Herr Jaegermeister was a great help…