Bittersweet and adorable. Reading this piece makes me feel hopeful by realising that sometimes things go into the opposite direction - which can also be a positive thing. Although I felt uncomfortable reading the first lines because I feared that the confrontation of the two characters would end in a big argument or a fight, I leave this piece with a chuckle and a relieved sigh. A refreshing and inspiring read that I would love to see onstage!

A play about random connections in life that impact us, whether it's for only a short while or -- as I suspect in the case of Trudy and Jack -- a lifetime.

It's a world view, a philosophy, that Adam Richter showcases in "Dancing Lesson." Different people will respond to/prepare for the unknown. Trudy and Jack are not naïve people -- they're grounded. But even as they are grounded, they're still moving and connecting with others, and those others become part of their support.

"Dancing Lesson" and its generous spirit would be welcome in any short play festival.

Two people, having a bad day, meet at a bus stop. But instead of creating a drama about losing a job, or a doctor's appointment that might be bad news, Adam Richter chooses to focus on the dancing. Trudy and Jack aren't brought together by a mutual love of dancing, either. But in the space of a few minutes, these two connect, find joy in movement and music, and by the time Jack's bus arrives, we get the sense that both their lives have changed for the better. Nicely done!