←Recommendations of Dancing Lesson

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!

Forget dancing like no one is watching. Dance like someone is. Richter's play is delightfully wholesome, and is a powerful meditation on the healing and affirming power of dance (as well as trying something new and the adventure that comes from stepping outside of your comfort zone). With some choice moments for choreographers to work their craft as well, this short two-hander would satisfy at any festival.

Beautiful showcase of unexpected intimacy, friendship and joy for two strangers.
It's short, but it'll leave a longlasting impression on you. No matter your worries, setbacks, complications - lost job, doctor's visit - forget momentarily and just experience happiness with another person, so happy you'd want to dance!
Thank you Richter!

A lovely two-hander. While the play requires one male actor and one actor of any age, so long as they're contemporaries, I think it would be especially poignant with more mature actors. Regardless, the characters themselves have a wonderful chemistry.

Adam Richter takes a tried and true situation – "two strangers, initially adversarial, find common ground" – and builds on it with great charm, heart, and aplomb. Easy to produce. I hope it gets done everywhere.