Gemotions

The spotlight felt uncomfortably hot on her face. Maria, a seasoned comedian, was being asked to try drama. She felt the familiar sting of self-doubt. Comedy was her realm, the place she felt at ease.

She fidgeted with the hem of her costume, the silk fabric feeling foreign against her skin. She had always relied on quick wit, the instant gratification of laughter. Now she was being asked to delve into the emotional depths.

She inhaled deeply, the air in her lungs feeling heavy. She imagined the long silences, the intensity of the scene. A tremor ran through her body. She had to convince the audience – and herself – that she could do this.