That which gums the ankle

Those involved in speech and debate/forensics in high school--or college even--are aware of the complex relationship that can evolve between duo interpretaion partners, most especially when it's a male and female. You spend enough time in rehearsal that other people would spend dating; you're both committed to the common cause of analyzing a piece of literature and acting it out. You constantly are evaluating and judging each other and have to be as equally supportive and suggestive. There is almost always sexual tension, one-sided or reciprocal, regardless of preference or who may already be in a relationship.

The one-acts went up this past week, with Out the Window on Friday. Dan and I got nervous towards the end of the process, so we put in some extra hours and ended up with something beautiful. Or at least better than what we had originally. Or at least maybe a passing grade for Jessica.