Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks
by Richard Alfieri

Name: Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks
Brand: Richard Alfieri
SKU: 9780573602795
Rating: 4.2 (35 reviews)

Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks Book Cover — Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 minsPresent DayStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Interior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find this play to be a delightful experience filled with humor and emotional depth. Many enjoyed the transition from reading the script to watching the live performance, highlighting its engaging dialogue and relatable moments.

Witty and entertaining dialogueRich emotional momentsSome moments may feel overly dramatic

Synopsis

This two-character comedy opens as a aging but still formidable woman hires an acerbic dance instructor to give her lessons in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.

Antagonism between a gay man and the widow of a Southern Baptist minister gives way to profound compatibility as they swing dance, tango, foxtrot and cha-cha while sharing more than dance steps.

During the sixth and final lesson, she reveals a closely guarded secret-she is terminally ill-and he shares his greatest gifts-loyalty and compassion.

As Michael takes Lily in his arms on the final meeting, they both transcend fear and mortality while the sun sets on their last dance.

ThemesFriendship Friendship--Drama PS3551.L3578 S58 2005

Press Reviews

"A wonderful combination of comedy and bittersweet drama."
— UPI

"As valuable as gold."
— Miami Herald

"Very moving. Very Human. Very Funny."
— London Sunday Telegraph

"Very funny. Unanimously acclaimed!"
— Der Standard, Vienna

"Explosive and Hilarious."
— Melbourne Herald Sun

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Michael Minetti An attractive man of 45 trying to look 35.	—	—	An attractive man of 45 trying to look 35.
Lily Harrison A lovely, well-dressed woman of 72.	female	—	A lovely, well-dressed woman of 72.