Many of us have the trampled toes to remind us of the times we tried to learn to dance with a partner. It is all-too-often chaos. Sometimes tear-inducing, other times, completely hilarious.
16th Avenue Theatre's production of Stepping Out tells the very funny story of the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and master the world of dancing.
Mavis, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to prepare the bumbling amateurs for an upcoming concert but before the dancing begins, Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew.
Stepping Out will be directed by Merv Beets and he brings some unique history with him to the Director's Chair. Merv performed the role of Geoffrey in the Rotorua production of Stepping Out some 30 years ago.
Merv said that the rehearsals have been a lot of fun and he has been impressed at how well and how quickly the cast have bonded. " We had several people new to theatre turn up and audition. They had theatre on their bucket lists and we are very lucky and happy to have them on board. "They have been very supportive of each other and of me and that makes my role much easier", he said.