Dancing LessonsWritten by Mark St. Germain
Directed by Cristina Alicea Produced by Vermont Stage Played March 9-27, 2016 Cast: Cael Barkman, Andrew Butterfield Scenic Design: Janine Woods Thoma Lighting Design: John B. Forbes Sound Design: Zach Williamson Costume Design: Kate Fulop Props Master: Sue Wade Stage Manager: Nicole Kutcher Assistant Stage Manager: Ellen O'Brien Production Photography: Brian Drourr |
Please note: This "Behind the Scenes" promotional video was recorded during rehearsals prior to the completion of scenic elements.
"Cael Barkman (Senga) and Andrew Butterfield (Ever) don't take the easy, maudlin route, working instead to create roles with depth. Director Cristina Alicea nestles the humor within a pace slow enough to disclose character. Comedy often favors a roller-coaster approach, but Alicea has designed a lovely carousel, the better to show how the protagonists change and grow... Alicea keeps the comedy in the forefront; laughs accompany even the tender moments... Directorially, it's tough to build a scene from a woman sunk in despair and a man who avoids her gaze, but Alicea handles it. She sometimes stations the actors far apart to emphasize Ever's aversion to touch, but she skillfully keeps a sense of pursuit in the blocking and steers the focus from one character to the other." - Seven Days |