Smile, though your heart is aching premieres next week.
From Karen Hildebrand's preview article about the work in Fjord Review:
“This is a dance about love, full of love songs and love vignettes, intermingled with big architectural love landscapes,” says Williams. A full-length work for ten dancers and six musicians, the show’s title is from the popular song written by Charlie Chaplin that composer Eve Beglarian references in a section of her music. “It felt like an appropriate title pull for the whole work, as we all soldier on through many heartaches these days,” says Williams.
“People say it’s kind of crazy to do something of this scale,” Williams says. “I want to not feel afraid to make something on a scale that really fulfills my vision. You only have one life,” she adds. “What are you waiting for? I’m in that mode right now. I’m excited, the dancers are excited, the musicians are excited, we’re ready to perform.”
