Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

For 18 years I have had the tremendous opportunity to be an actor at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. One of the joys of being an actor is having an opportunity to talk with members of the audience following a performance.
I have had the opportunity to be an actor at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. One of the joys of acting is being able to talk with the audience after a performance.