Harrison High School Footlight Players to Stage A Chorus Line

The Harrison High School Footlight Players are currently in rehearsal for their staging of A Chorus Line to be performed Thursday, March 20th through Sunday, March 23rd in the Harrison Performing Arts Center.

A Chorus Line, nominated for 12 Tony Awards and the winner of the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, was conceived, directed, and choreographed by the acclaimed Michael Bennett.  As a lifelong dancer and director, Mr. Bennett was genuinely interested in the creation of a performer.  A Chorus Line originated from several taped workshop sessions of professional Broadway dancers. During the audition process,Mr. Bennett extracted from the dancers their motivation and pathways to this difficult and demanding profession, one ripe with disappointment and rejection. One by one the dancers expanded on their childhood memories, disillusionments, obstacles and ultimately their passions for the world of theater.

The late Marvin Hamlisch added the music which includes well-known numbers such as “I Hope I Get It”, “Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love”, “What I Did For Love”, and the iconic “One”.  The dynamic compilation that is  A Chorus Line is a cautionary tale of life in the theater and the exploration of dreams.

The Harrison High School Footlight Players’ production of A Chorus Line is directed and choreographed by HHS dance teacher Deborah Toteda with musical direction by HHS music teacher Lynn Fusco.  Both ladies were recognized last year by the Metropolitan High School Theater Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography and Best Musical Direction for HHS’ production of Crazy for You, which also received the Metro’s highest honor of Outstanding Overall High School production.  Parsons Elementary School 4th Grade teacher Stephanie Goldman is the show’s Technical Director with the responsibility of overseeing the talented HHS technical crew.

HHS music teacher David Blumenthal will conduct the orchestration of the musical.  Harrison High School is proud that seven of its own musicians will be playing alongside professionals for this production.

Showtimes are Thursday, March 20th @ 7pm, Friday, March 21st @ 7pm, Saturday, March 22nd at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday, March 23rd at 1pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors.  Please note that this show contains mature content that may not be suitable for children under the age of 12.

*This show is produced by arrangement with, and the music and dialogue material furnished by TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.,560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.