ON THE BRINK’s next reading of the semester, directed by Caylin West, promises to be more like an unmemorized, full production of Dance Nation by Clare Barron, rather than your typical staged reading. It’s got everything: dance sequences, a spot-on sound design, passion, amazing prose, and a stellar cast.

In partnership with the Elizabeth at the Magic Rat, bring your friends, some $, and tip well to thank this amazing venue.

Dance Nation is a Pulitzer Prize-finalist play about a pre-teen competitive dance troupe’s quest for national glory, exploring themes of ambition, identity, and the messy transition from childhood to adulthood through a blend of humor, raw emotion, and “terrifying” dance rituals.