The Life of a Dancer

0 Comments POSTED: September 10, 2008 12:58 | By: Heidy Morales
Every Little Step.jpgAnyone who is a professional dancer knows the amount of training, dedication and dealing with rejection he or she will have to endure.  Directors James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo bring Every Little Step to show us how the process of casting the 2006 revival of the classic musical A Chorus Line took place.  Stern and Del Deo also use recordings from the original cast; thus creating a backdrop to the story and explaining why this has become such a classic production.

The directors follow several dancers who audition for title roles.  Throughout the film the audience become a little invested in the outcome of such auditions.  During the Q&A, someone asked if the directors actually obtained releases from everyone that was filmed.  Stern said yes and those who did not sign were not filmed; in fact, there was a small percentage of people who didn't want to be in the film.  Other comments from the audience included a big "thank you for making the film; you captured the essence of A Chorus Line."  Another audience member said the film was "very emotionally capturing." 

Overall, the film has been well received.  This was its second screening; the third and last screening will take place Sat, Sept 13th at 9am.  Anyone who likes musicals and dance will truly appreciate the film.

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