The plot deals with a young man with Asperger's Disorder who calls on his downstairs neighbor, a dancer, for dancing lessons. He has to attend a large party where he will be presented with an award, during which he will be expected to dance.
The dancer has been in a serious car accident and is in a full leg cast. After various negotiations, they begin to know each other. He is very shy and afraid of being touched, she is afraid that she will never dance again.
After numerous meetings they go to bed with each other, his first sexual experience.
The play is funny, sad, deep- all at once. It was especially poignant for David whose son has Asperger's Syndrome.
The two actors were marvelous in their very difficult roles: John Cariani as Evers and Paige Davis as Senga. It was brilliantly directed by Julie Boyd, the artistic director of Barrington Stage.
I think this one is bound for Broadway!
