The Way I Danced With You (The George Michael Play)

As high school lovers, Dani and Charles' courtship dances around the truth. As they move into adulthood, the steps become ever more intricate and emotionally dangerous. Over the span of ten years, "The Way I Danced With You" traces the mysterious choreography of romance and illusion.
  • Recommend
  • Download
  • Save to Reading List

The Way I Danced With You (The George Michael Play)

Recommended by

  • Nick Malakhow:
    10 Apr. 2020
    What a unique, poignant, and affecting play! I particularly love how each of the three scenes stands alone as an intriguing commentary on relationships, while as a whole they become a much more profound exploration of love, truth, and regret. Dani and Charles are compelling characters to follow across a decade, and each subsequent scene provides surprises that shed new light on events from the previous one. They are distinct and well-drawn characters, and they would be excellent roles for two strong and versatile actors. I'd look forward to seeing a production of this theatrical and nuanced play!
  • Doug DeVita:
    8 Feb. 2020
    Every couple has their dance; Charles and Dani are no exception. David Hansen has choreographed an intricate two-step in "The Way I Danced With You (The George Michael Play)," and it is at once joyful, frustrating, witty, and very, very heartbreakingly real. Like all first loves. And second, and third, and...
  • Greg Vovos:
    13 May. 2019
    This fascinating two-hander takes us on a unique journey through love and regret. Intimate, entertaining, and fun, Mr. Hansen's play explores what could've been and what we could've done better...especially as it applies to love. And who can't relate to that? A perfect piece for two strong actors who want to show their range, and directors who love to work with intimate relationships and make compelling discoveries. Theatres will find this piece resonates with audiences of all ages--some who see themselves in the characters' journeys, and some who may be getting a peak into what will be. Recommend!

Character Information

  • Dani
    18 - 28,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    "A young woman with a past."
  • Charles
    18 - 28,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    "A young man who can’t see the future."

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Blank Canvas Theatre, Factory Series, Cleveland, OH
    ,
    2018
  • Reading
    ,
    Last Frontier Theatre Conference, Valdez, AK
    ,
    2016
  • Workshop
    ,
    Playwrights' Local 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival, Cleveland, OH
    ,
    2016

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Ensemble Theatre of Cleveland
    ,
    2019