First Looks: ON SECOND THOUGHT

ON SECOND THOUGHT is a vibrant ensemble dance work by choreographer Bret Easterling that invites audiences inside the creative process. Playful, athletic, and brimming with queer joy, the piece asks a simple but radical question: What might happen if we chose our second thought instead of our first instinct? As dancers pause, reconsider, and move from that impulse, surprising and inventive choreography unfolds in real time, creating a spontaneous and unrepeatable performance that feels alive, collaborative, and full of possibility. The presentation is the second of two performances in the First Looks series, culminating this summer’s Dance Production Residency. After three weeks of development, experimentation, and technical fine-tuning, a pair of unique pieces will meet audiences, capping off the participants’ creative journey.