Remembering "Trying Times"

On top of everything else I enjoy about Trying Times 1982 (remembered)--David Gordon's reimagined reconstruction, now at Dance Theater Workshop--I love the effortlessly-beautiful racial diversity of the current cast, the company plus dance students from CalArts. I felt so nourished just by the site of that intelligent and graceful cast. The work itself--a kaleidoscope of refined visual and movement design spliced with a cool, witty text--clears the palate and refreshes the head. And any opportunity to see the subtle, elegant and iconic Valda Setterfield in action should be taken.

Seeing many empty seats at dance shows and theater this season makes me depressed. Your last few chances to see Gordon's show are tonight through Saturday.