"TANTALIZING" - The New York Times
MARCH 23 - APRIL 15, 2023
@ 59E59 THEATERS, THEATER C
in association with THE JOURNEY COMPANY
Drama Desk Nomination
Kara Branch, Best Costume Design
"Even longtime theatergoers could learn a few fun tidbits from the new play According to the Chorus."
- Elisabeth Vincentelli, The New York Times
"Hutton masters the art of the ensemble piece, crafting dynamic personalities within the chorus and creating juicy through-lines for each of her characters throughout their journeys."
- Brittany Crowell, Front Row Center
"Wit, wisdom, and drama...Karen Ziemba has transformed herself into a comedic darling."
- Steven Suskin, New York Stage Review
"I say this every time but New Light Theater Project really picks the most wonderful plays to do."
- Eva Heinemann, Hi! Drama
"Enjoyable...offering juicy peeks at backstage life."
- Michael Dale, OnStage Blog
"The show and its characters are fascinating."
- Jeryl M, Says Me Says Mom
MEET THE
ARTISTS
Click here to read the bios of our cast, creative + production teams.
Audrey – Karen Ziemba *
Brenda – Judith Hiller *
KJ – Dana Brooke *†
Linda – Joy Donze *†
Monica – Tabatha Gayle *†
Jessica – Kleo Mitrokostas
Nicki – Sofia Ayral-Hutton
Joyce – Ricki Lynée *†
Stacie – Kelly McCarty †
Van – Will Sarratt *†
Mallory – Iraisa Ann Reilly
Peter – Brandon Jones *†
Olivia the Dog – Lola
Understudy Audrey & Brenda – Kim Yancey Moore *
Understudy Female Dancers – Krista Grevas
Written by Arlene Hutton †
Directed by Chris Goutman
Scenic + Prop Design by Brian Dudkiewicz †
Costume Design by Kara Branch †
Lighting Design by Eric Nightengale
Sound Design by The Roly Polys †
Production Stage Manager Madeleine Blossom *†
Assistant Stage Manager Miciah Wallace
Wardrobe Supervisor Krista Grevas
Associate Producer Paula Cohen
† indicates NLTP company member
* indicates member of Actors' Equity Association
For the performances on Thursday, April 13 @ 7:30pm, Friday, April 14 @ 7:30pm, and the performances on Saturday, April 15 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm, the role of Audrey will be played by Kim Yancey Moore.
ABOUT THE PLAY
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.
With a cast of twelve and a dog, this is ensemble work in the spirit of Balm in Gilead and Hot L Baltimore.
