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Think about the last time you were in close proximity to any strangers -- maybe at work, at the grocery store, or on public transportation. Did that feel different than it did a year ago?

<strong> I actually saw a play last night</strong> in a room full of strangers.<strong> I found myself angling my body toward the friend next to me and away from the stranger on my left - even though I know it doesn't matter at that point.</strong> The venue required proof of vaccination at the door and everyone in the audience was masked. But<strong> it still felt super weird. But also almost normal?</strong> I imagine it's weird from the stage not being able to see everyone's full faces. So much of live performance is being able to get a read on how the audience is reacting, and when you can only see people's eyes I imagine that's super hard. <strong> A year ago I couldn't even wrap my head around the possibility of being in a room with strangers (or anyone, really) so it was wild to feel almost safe last night.</strong> And from everything I'm reading it seems like what I experienced last night is just....the way it's going to be forever? So <strong> better get used to it, I guess.</strong>