A Preview of "Stepping Out"

I had a great time this evening attending the preview of Stepping Out, the ARTS show that starts next week at the Renaissance Theatre in Huntington.

The sneak preview presented the opening scene and a dance number from later in the show, followed by a lively discussion with the cast.

I knew this was going to be a great show - it has a terrific cast and a top-notch directing team - but it was even better than I expected!

The opening number is set in a dance studio as a group of women - and one shy guy - attend a weekly tap class. Most of them are new to tap dancing, and over the course of the show we see them learn to dance, we learn about their stories and watch them build their confidence. Well, some of them.

It's a very funny show, loaded with terrific characters. The toughest thing about watching it is deciding which cast member to watch - they're all fascinating and funny and... well, real.

The show starts in a week, and I recommend it highly. I can't wait to see the rest of the show!