Dancing Lessons by Mark St. Germain
Kitchen Theatre Company/Geva Theatre Center, directed by Sara Lampert Hoover

"St. Germain’s creation of Ever is a dizzying risk: American drama’s first romantic hero with Asperger’s syndrome. Zack Calhoon’s portrayal is a masterwork of authenticity and restraint." - Syracuse New Times

“In beautifully matched performances by Rachel Burttram and Zach Calhoon, we meet two strangers, drawn together by coincidence and need…There are no missteps in this 90-minute production. St. Germain creates two separate worlds here, each distinctive and detailed…Their interpersonal dynamics are explored through sublime physical comedy and a growing trust that is warm, vulnerable, intelligent and full of surprises.

Tears may flow, because Dancing Lessons is like therapy for the soul; it silently creeps up on you, eliciting laughs even as it touches the heart. I honestly can’t remember being so overwhelmed with happiness and pride for people who I have no actual relationship in real life. But that’s the power of good theater.” - Democrat & Chronicle