Anytown: Stories of America

Shapiro & Smith Dance aren’t afraid to stand out from the minimalist or pretzel-ish acrobatics that garner so much attention these days. Indeed, it’s heartening that this troupe, going on its twentieth year, has earned its share of praise. While earlier pieces were inspired by early-twentieth-century spiritual charlatanism and Borscht Belt comedy from mid-century, their newest work, an evening-length piece, looks to the Dust Bowl years.
Incorporating a multi-generational cast (older dancers – how’s that for standing out?) as well as music from Bruce Springsteen, Anytown evokes the struggles of working-class people from that volatile era.
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