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High Kicks in November

Dear family and friends,

How many dancers can we fit on our intimate stage?  Come to see this amazing production of A Chorus Line and find out!

A Chorus Line is One Singular Sensation!

When Director Michael Bennett and co-choreographer Bob Avain first brought A Chorus Line to off-Broadway at The Public Theater on May 21, 1975 it’s unlikely either of them knew their musical would soon become one of the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. In fact, the off-Broadway run was such a hit that producer Joseph Papp moved the production uptown shortly after it debuted, and on July 25, it opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for an impressive 6,137 performances.

Why was the show such an immediate hit? Quite simply, A Chorus Line is just sheer fun. With engaging charm and style, the performance follows the personalities of nineteen performers auditioning for a Broadway chorus line as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers. During the workshop sessions, random characters are chosen by the choreographer for chorus line jobs.

At SecondStory Repertory, the excitement of A Chorus Line is just as promising as it was the day the show first opened. With vigor from the first scene, SecondStory’s stage comes alive with each character singing passionately for a job, "I hope I get it, I hope I get it." Over the din, the choreographer belts out, "step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch, again, step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch, again!"

Melinda Wallace, who plays the role of Cassie, a chorus line hopeful, says SecondStory Repertory’s production is top-notch and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. "The dancing is exciting, the music will touch people’s hearts and audiences will go away feeling like they know every performer on stage personally."

Melinda says she is thrilled with the part. "I’m excited to have the opportunity to dance on a SecondStory stage. I’ve wanted to do this show ever since I first saw it on stage when I was fifteen years old," she notes. "When I first auditioned for a part, I thought I’d be in the ensemble. But, I’m even more delighted to have been considered for the role of Cassie," she adds, beaming. "This is only the second dramatic role I’ve ever done here, so I think people are going to be pleasantly surprised."

With the exception of Melinda and veteran actor Stan Gill, everyone in the performance will be new to the SecondStory Repertory stage. "When you’re singing, dancing and acting together, the cast gets very close," says Melinda. "It’s exciting to be getting this new surge of talent to SecondStory."

A Chorus Line runs Friday November 2^nd – Saturday December 1^st. Appropriate for all audiences, this is one show you won’t want to miss. In the words of one musical number from the show, A Chorus Line is definitely one singular sensation. More information is at www.secondstoryrepertory.org.

A Chorus Line 

Nov 1 -Dec 1 2007

Friday and Saturdays:8:15pm
Matinees: Nov 11 & 18 at 2:15pm

Tickets: $26 Adult, $20 Student, Senior & Educators

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