Karen
Ziemba
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.
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
"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