Dancing Lessons

produced March 9-27, 2016
by Mark St. Germain
directed by Cristina Alicea
A scientist with Asperger’s knocks on the door of his neighbor, a Broadway dancer now sidelined from an injury, to seek dancing lessons so he can participate in an event being held in his honor. As their relationship unfolds, they’re caught off-guard by the hilarious and touching discoveries they make about each other that extend beyond mere footwork and reach straight into the soul.

Cast
Cael Barkman as Senga
Andrew Butterfield as Ever

Production Team
Scenic Designer: Janine Woods Thoma
Lighting Designer: John B. Forbes
Costume Designer: Kate Fulop
Sound Designer: Zach Williamson
Props Master: Sue Wade
Technical Director: Alan Hefferon
Production Stage Management: Nicole Kutcher
Assistant Stage Manager: Ellen O'Brien

Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission
Recommended for ages 13 and older.

Check out our cast interview on WCAX

Behind the Scenes

Play Reviews

“DANCING LESSONS goes beyond the conventions of a romantic comedy to an enthralling evening…totally absorbing…brilliantly conceived… ” —BroadwayWorld.com
“Laughs abound in this play and so do those plucked heartstrings…a perfect evening of theatre.” —BerkshireBrightFocus.com
You don’t want it to end…” —The Boston Globe
“[A] terrific new romantic comedy…frequently and deeply funny…the best play of [Mark St. Germain’s] I’ve yet seen.” —Albany Times Union

Production Reviews

"The Vermont Stage production, directed by Cristina Alicea, the company's artistic director, proved delightful entertainment and more. Not only did it illuminate autism to some degree, it proved a most unexpected and delightfully awkward love story." - Rutland Herald
"Mark St. Germain's comedy Dancing Lessons takes a simple romantic arc and makes it memorable with great humor and fascinating characters. The two-person show now playing at Vermont Stage serves up the most feel-good message of all: Change is possible, even when chances look bleakest. It's the best kind of bittersweet." - Seven Days
"Director Cristina Alicea, the artistic director of Vermont Stage, guides “Dancing Lessons” on a touching and frequently funny exploration of life, specifically the difficulty we all face when confronted with the inevitability of change." - The Burlington Free Press

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