Walking in Spring

Over the weekend we went out with friends, dinner and a play. Not so unusual, except for two things:

1. We walked to dinner and the theatre

2. The play was by university/college theatre students.

This is Dallas, walking anywhere is unusual, unless you are walking as a form of exercise and wear the appropriate clothing. It was a great way to enjoy the lovely spring weather and I am so glad our friends suggested that we walk. The total distance walked was around 4 miles, a nice spring leisurely stroll. On the way to the theatre we enjoyed a lovely Italian dinner sitting out on the porch and to finish off the night we stopped to enjoy a yummy chocolate desert. The walking definitely counterbalanced the cheesy pasta and rich chocolate, very nicely.

“Theatre” is not exactly the best way to describe the small room where we ended up watching the play, “The Pillowman”, but the very cosy “theatre” was perfect for this dark comedy, which was well preformed by the students. It was a little strange at first to be a part of an audience for such a small production, but you never know we may have just witnessed the early first steps of a successful thespians career?

Not knowing anything about the play before showing up, the first act was tough going and that shock really did jolt us; especially as we were in the front row and about as close to the actors as you could get without actually being right up there on the stage with them. During the second act the actors and the play itself comes into its own and you are sucked into the narrative and the storytelling, which are the true stars of the play.

The walking also assisted in the post show analysis, the conversation turned to why Football (American) should be a major in its own right, but I think that topic will have to be another post for another time. Jigna