ON ACTING: "Chemistry" (...and on a personal note: a return.)

(I AM BACK; THANKS TO MY BETTER BACK. TWO MONTHS OF PAIN SEEMS OVER. I CAN SIT AT THE COMPUTER AGAIN. HELLO AGAIN TO ALL).

The student mentioned her problem with "not always having chemistry" with an audition partner. This was my response to her:

..."As to 'chemistry' with other actors, that is an issue that an actor should not have, whether during an audition or during performance. Chemistry with another actor is like a mulling over a one night stand set up right at closing time...rather than thinking: anybody will do.

"You are too worried about long-term effects: like who you're gonna wake up to in the morning. After the fact is a long time concern that part of a rational person's make up; it should not be an actor's concern; such worries are a luxury. Remember, acting is a disease free zone...and we kick them out right after the performance or audition. Why not have chemistry with whoever says yes at 2 AM, or whomever is appointed as an audition partner? It's fun; and should have no further consequences."