What can biochemists learn from drama?

There was palpable tension in the lecture theatre, people gripping their notes and whispering to each other about who should speak. A group of us had to give a presentation on green fluorescent protein localisation in different cell components to around 300 students. Despite feeling nervous too, I stepped up and led the presentation with energy and charisma. The best way to deliver it, I realised, was to keep strong eye contact with people across the room, walk around confidently, use natural hand gestures, and speak with enthusiasm to keep the audience engaged.