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A CHOrus line: teen edition
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Co-Choreographed by Bob Avian
September 10-13
A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another, including “What I Did for Love,” “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance and compellingly authentic drama, the show was instantly recognized as a classic.
CASTING CONSIDERATIONS:
All roles are open.
Auditionees should be going into Grades 9-12 or with director permission.
We are looking for performers of all races, ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities, body types, and abilities. Production is non-Equity and non-paid.
CHARACTER LIST - https://tinyurl.com/HAPChorusLineCharacters
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0Z-ivbmxYRmsvZoY6JGzaW2ifVVyK73fqK-CoJ6Tno/edit?usp=sharing
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Jeff Hosenfeld, Director (jeffhosenfeld@hotmail.com)
Kara Hess, Vocal Director
Kaitlin Riley, Choreographer
Amy Jo Brixius, Producer
PRODUCTION DATES:
September 10-13
TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
One 60-second cut of a Broadway or musical theatre selection in the style of the show
One monologue (approximately 60 seconds) from the options found HERE
Video of Dance Performance (choose from the OG version or the modified version) . Materials for Dance can be found HERE
OPTIONAL SUBMISSIONS:
Vocal performance of one of the audition cuts found HERE
Dance reel, ballet combo, and/or tap combo to showcase additional dance skills
IMPORTANT DATES:
-Audition submissions are due by 11:59 PM on June 30, 2026.
-Callbacks will be requested at the discretion of the production team. Callbacks will be held on July 6th from 6-9 p.m.
-Performances will take place September 10-13
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!
THE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: A SPECIAL EVENT SERIES
LEMONADE! THE MUSICAL
A Staged Reading
Music, Book, and Lyrics by Dave Breidenstine, Sean Eisenhauer,
Orchestrations by Jonathan Shoff
August 22-23
Lemonade! The Musical
A comedy about loyalty, lemonade, and what happens when a town finally has to ask whether the thing it's been devoted to for over 150 years was ever actually any good.
When a pair of entrepreneurial twins accidentally discover a better lemonade recipe, they challenge the century-old company that has defined their town's identity for generations. As loyalties are tested and a corporate battle brews, the community must decide whether tradition is worth preserving—or if it's finally time for something new.
CASTING CONSIDERATIONS:
All roles are open.
We are looking for performers of all races, ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities, body types, and abilities. Production is non-Equity and non-paid.
CHARACTER LIST - https://canva.link/lemonade-characters
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Amanda Nowell, Director (amrnowell@hersheytheatre.com)
PRODUCTION DATES:
August 22-23
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
32-bar cut in the style of Something Rotten, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Urinetown, Avenue Q, The Producers, or The Book of Mormon, etc.
IMPORTANT DATES:
-Audition submissions are due by 11:59 PM on June 28, 2026.
-Performances of the staged reading will take place August 22 at 7 p.m. and August 23 at 2 p.m.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:
Hershey Area Playhouse is actively committed to anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices in the theatre and specifically in casting. We affirm our commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity, and strive to foster an artistic environment that is dedicated to social equality.