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According to the Chorus

Archived Show

Overview

Produced by:
New Light Theater Project, in association with The Journey Company
Dates:
March 23 - April 15, 2023
Run Time:
1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Intermission:
No
Theater:
Showing in Theater
Tickets:
$30 (59E59 Member price: $25)

Show Info

By Arlene Hutton
Directed by Chris Goutman

With Karen Ziemba, Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke, Joy Donze, Tabatha Gayle, Judith Hiller, Brandon Jones, Ricki Lynée, Kelly McCarty, Kleo Mitrokostas, Iraisa Ann Reilly, Will Sarratt, Krista Grevas, Kim Yancey Moore, and Lola as "Olivia the Dog"

In the basement quick change room of a Broadway theater in the mid 1980s, the chorus girls are at war with their dressers. Will the new dresser, with her own sad past and uncertain future, be able to navigate this minefield? 

According to the Chorus is a funny, nostalgic behind-the-scenes look at a pivotal period in the history of Broadway where women’s issues and the AIDS crisis play out through the everyday lives of Equity performers and union dressers.

Please note there is no late seating.

Karen
Ziemba
Sofia
Ayral-Hutton
Dana
Brooke
Joy
Donze
Tabatha
Gayle
Judith
Hiller
Brandon
Jones
Ricki
Lynée
Kelly
McCarty
Kleo
Mitrokostas
Iraisa Ann
Reilly
Will
Sarratt
Krista
Grevas,
Understudy
Kim Yancey
Moore,
Understudy
Lola,
Olivia the Dog
Brian Dudkiewicz,
Scenic and Prop Design
Kara Branch,
Costume Design
Eric Nightengale,
Lighting Design
The Roly Polys,
Sound Design
Dana Brooke and Karen Ziemba in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo Caption: Dana Brooke and Karen Ziemba in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo: Hunter Canning
Joy Donze, Kleo Mitrokostas, Kelly McCarty, Ricki Lynée, Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Tabatha Gayle, and Karen Ziemba in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo Caption: Joy Donze, Kleo Mitrokostas, Kelly McCarty, Ricki Lynée, Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Tabatha Gayle, and Karen Ziemba in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo: Hunter Canning
Joy Donze, Tabatha Gayle, Iraisa Ann Reilly, Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Judith Hiller, and Kleo Mitrokostas in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo Caption: Joy Donze, Tabatha Gayle, Iraisa Ann Reilly, Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Judith Hiller, and Kleo Mitrokostas in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo: Hunter Canning
Karen Ziemba and Joy Donze in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo Caption: Karen Ziemba and Joy Donze in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo: Hunter Canning
Tabatha Gayle, Karen Ziemba, Kelly McCarty, Ricki Lynée, and Kleo Mitrokostas in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo Caption: Tabatha Gayle, Karen Ziemba, Kelly McCarty, Ricki Lynée, and Kleo Mitrokostas in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo: Hunter Canning
Tabatha Gayle, Ricki Lynée, Karen Ziemba, Will Sarratt, Joy Donze, Judith Hiller, Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke, and Kleo Mitrokostas
Photo Caption: Tabatha Gayle, Ricki Lynée, Karen Ziemba, Will Sarratt, Joy Donze, Judith Hiller, Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke, and Kleo Mitrokostas
Photo: Hunter Canning
Brandon Jones and Dana Brooke in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo Caption: Brandon Jones and Dana Brooke in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo: Hunter Canning
Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Kelly McCarty, Ricki Lynée, Judith Hiller, Will Sarratt, and Karen Ziemba in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo Caption: Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Kelly McCarty, Ricki Lynée, Judith Hiller, Will Sarratt, and Karen Ziemba in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo: Hunter Canning
Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Kelly McCarty, Judith Hiller, Will Sarratt, and Karen Ziemba in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo Caption: Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Kelly McCarty, Judith Hiller, Will Sarratt, and Karen Ziemba in ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS
Photo: Hunter Canning
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Producing Company

New Light Theater Project

New Light Theater Project (NLTP) nurtures a Collective of artist-practitioners through the presentation of compelling stories across theatrical genres. Founded by Sarah Norris and Michael Aguirre, NLTP believes in the strength of ensemble-work and are committed to fostering their Collective composed of writers, actors, directors, stage managers, and designers from diverse backgrounds. At least 50% of an NLTP production utilizes our Collective while the rest of the production team consists of innovative artists they hope to cultivate deeper relationships with. They are currently one of 59E59 Theaters’ Co-Op Resident Companies.

Read more at: www.newlighttheaterproject.com


Reviews

"Spry and zippy"
"Tantalizing" 
– The New York Times

"Wit, wisdom, and drama"
"Karen Ziemba has transformed herself into a comedic darling of a character actor" 
– NY Stage Review