Music by: Marvin Hamlisch 
Lyrics by: Edward Kleban
Book by: James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante 
Conceived by: Michael Bennett

June 4 - June 20
(previews June 2 & 3)

On a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete.
It’s what they’ve worked for — with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives,
it’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed of - Not to be the star, but to get a job on the line.
From funny to heartbreaking, these 17 dancers share the stories of their lives and when they’re done,
so is the audition, and the final chorus line is chosen.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Musical.
*contains adult language and mature content*



 

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Cast/Crew

 Original Direction & Choreography
restaged by: Mitzi Hamilton**
 
Musical Direction by: Andrew Smithson   Lighting Design by: Joel E. Silver***
     
Scenic Design by: Katryne Hecht   Costume Design by: Marcia Zammarelli
     
Sound Design by: Ryan P. McGinty   Production Stage Manager: Robert Miller, Jr*
* Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association 
** Denotes member of Stage Directors & Choreoghraphers Society         
 

*** Denotes Member of United Sceneic Artists

 

 

TOM BERKLUND* (Zach) is very excited to be making his Theatre By The Sea debut! Broadway credits include A Chorus Line (Greg, u/s Zach). Regional appearances include Music Theatre of Wichita, Casa Manana, North Carolina Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Goodspeed and Paper Mill Playhouse. Film/TV credits include Disney’s enchanted, “81st Academy Awards.” Proud AEA member and Michigan graduate. Many thanks to Theatre By The Sea for this opportunity to dive into this great role! He would also like to thank his friends, family and agents (Don, Kara, Steve, Danielle and Michele) at Stewart Talent for their undying support.
  AMiee TuRneR* (Cassie) is thrilled to be making her TBTS acting debut! Broadway: 42nd Street, The Will Rogers Follies, My Favorite Year, The Goodbye Girl, … Forum (w/both Nathan Lane & Whoopi Goldberg), Dame edna: The Royal Tour. Tours: CATS, A Chorus Line, Funny Girl (w/Juliet Prowse), 42nd Street. Regional: Pal Joey (The Huntington), Good News (Westchester Broadway Theatre), Biloxi Blues (Florida Rep), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Martha’s Vineyard). Amiee also acts as Producing Artistic Director for TBTS and mother to Celeste and Chris. This performance is dedicated to her fabu friend Thommie Walsh. I miss you madly.
  Jeremy Bohmstein (Greg) is thrilled to be “on the line” again, having portrayed Greg at Gateway Playhouse and (briefly) a cut dancer at Ogunquit Playhouse. He is a recent graduate of Point Park University (BAs in Dance & Musical Theatre). Favorite credits include Gypsy (Paper Mill Playhouse), Chicago (Surflight Theatre), Contact, Reefer Madness and Thou Shalt Not (Point Park), West Side Story (Baby John/Dance Captain), and various AIDS Benefits. Thanks to his parents for their continuous support as well as Mitzi and everyone at TBTS for this amazing opportunity.
  Caroline Cuseo (Sheila) is ecstatic to return to TBTS! Regional credits include Catherine in Proof (Atlantic Stage Theatre Company), Patti in Smokey Joe’s Café and Lucy Schmeeler in On The Town (Papermill Theatre), Purity in Anything Goes (Allenberry Playhouse), Secretary in George M!, Assistant Choreographer/Female Tango in Evita, and Showgirl in The Producers (TBTS). Favorites include Sweet Charity (Charity), Chicago (Velma Kelly), Company (Joanne), World Premiere of POPart (Mother/Homeless Woman) and Crazy For You (Mitzi). Thanks and love to my family, Joe, Monica, and Aaron.
  Yamil DeJesus* (Paul/Dance Captain) is excited to once again have the honor of being a part of this wonderful show, while also making his Theatre By The Sea debut! Recent credits: National Tours of Movin’ Out (James/ensemble), CATS (Tumblebrutus/us Misto) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (ensemble). Regional credits include ACL (Paul) and La Cageaux Folles at Gateway Playhouse, West Side Story at A.C.C.C. Film: Across the Universe. Many thanks to Mitzi for her continued faith in me, and to my family and friends for their endless love and support.
  Jake Delaney (Al) is excited to be making his Theatre By the Sea debut with his third trip to ‘the Line!’ Born and raised as a third generation native of Burbank, California, Jake ventured out east to get his BFA in Music Theatre from The Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut and now considers New York City his true home. Past favorite roles include Billy in Carousel, Gabey in On the Town, Laurie in Little Women and Chad in All Shook Up. He’d like to thank everyone who gets him through the day.
  Meghan Glogower (Bebe) is thrilled to make her professional debut at Theatre By The Sea! She is a rising Junior at Belmont University, where she is earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre. Credits include Grease (Cha Cha), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Dorothy), Urinetown, On the Town, and Chicago, among others. Meghan is also an active member of the Belmont Dance Company. She would like to thank her parents for their constant support, her teachers, and her Savior who has blessed her with the talent and passion to perform.
  Tripp Hampton (Bobby) is excited to be making his TBTS debut! A Louisville, KY native, he’s coming to the Ocean State after recently singing in over 35 countries on the RSSC Voyager. Tripp is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University. Favorite credits include Sky in Guys and Dolls, Skimbleshanks in CATS, Bobby in A Chorus Line, Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, A-rab in West Side Story, and performing with Flat Rock Playhouse, Derby Dinner Playhouse and Shenandoah Music Theatre. “All glory and praise to the most creative Creator of them all!”
  Jonathan Hoover (Mike) is appearing on the Theatre By The Sea stage for the first time, and is so excited to return to “the line” having previously played Mike and Mark. Other favorite credits include Henrik in A Little Night Music, Jack in Into the Woods, Matt in The Fantasticks, Mark in Altar Boyz, Dickon in The Secret Garden, and many others. He also had the honor of singing for Stephen Sondheim on his birthday at Lincoln Center. In addition to acting, Jonathan also dances in a company in NYC. He would like to thank Mitzi and everyone for this opportunity!
  Tyrick wiltez Jones* (Richie) was last seen shuffling on Broadway as Howard in the revival of Finian’s Rainbow. Hairspray (Bway), Seussical (1st Natl), Fosse (1st Intl), and Show Boat (Natl). NY City Center ‘ENCORES!’: Finian’s Rainbow (Henry). Regional: Dreamgirls (C.C.) and Chicago. NYC credits: background singer for Mary Wilson of The Supremes US Tour, Sacred Ellington (US premiere) starring Jessye Norman w/the Carnegie Hall ‘HONOR’ Series. Film: Back to Me. Many NYC readings/workshops. Tyrick can be heard singing background in John Tartaglia’s Imaginocean off- Broadway at New World Stages.
  Amanda LaMott e (Kristine) is thrilled to be working with Theatre By The Sea this summer! Originally from Orlando, Florida, she will be a senior in Florida State University’s BFA Music Theatre program this fall. Some of her favorite credits include Emmy in the National Tour of Dragon Tales Live!, and regional appearances as Ivy Smith in On the Town, Little Sally in Urinetown, Kim in Bye Bye Birdie, Peter in Peter Pan, Frenchy in Grease, and Echo in Eleemosynary. Love to all my friends and family!
  Holly Laurent (Maggie) is beyond excited to be making her TBTS debut! National Tours include The Wedding Singer (1st Natl) and Hairspray (Brenda/u.s Penny). Regional credits include JCS (NSMT), All Shook Up (Natalie/Ed), Footloose (Ariel/Rusty), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Nora), and Side Show (Daisy Hilton) for which she received the ’06 NH Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Love and thanks to my wonderful family, friends, and Justin! This and every performance is dedicated to Jared Nathan. Enjoy the show… a 5,6,7,8!!!
  Larry A. Lozier, Jr. (Larry) is graduate of Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. Since graduating, Larry has performed overseas and throughout the United States. Recent credits include Matt Davenport’s Cool Vibrations at Sea World in San Antonio, Celebrity Cruise Lines, and POET Theatricals. Larry is thrilled to be performing with Theatre By The Sea this summer and looks forward to joining the national tour of CATS next fall. He thanks God and his parents for all his success.
  Will Porter (Mark) is thrilled to finally join the line! A native New Englander, his credits include Cabaret, Bye Bye Birdie (Natl Tour), A Christmas Carol (McCarter Theatre), Hello, Dolly! (Fulton Opera House), Oliver! (Media Theatre), Little Shop (New London Barn Playhouse), and Antony Tudor’s “Continuo” set by Amanda McKerrow. Will’s original play Hatching was performed in the 2009 NYC Fringe Festival. He earned a BA from Muhlenberg College. Many thanks to M&D, Amy, Naomi, and Michael Biren! web.me.com/willporter
  Jennifer Rias* (Diana) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing line! She recently played Anita in West Side Story at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada. Other credits include first national tours of Spamalot and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 42nd Street (Walnut Street), Crazy For You (Fulton Opera House), “The David Letterman Show” and the NYC Radio City Christmas Spectacular as a world famous Rockette! Love to Luis, family & friends! Enjoy!
  Emmett Louise Smith (Val) is honored to be spending the summer at TBTS. A native of Opelika, Alabama, she is an upcoming junior at The University of Alabama pursuing a BA in Musical Theatre. Favorite credits include Little Women (Jo March), Into the Woods (Cinderella), CATS (Grizabella), Hair (Black Boys Trio), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown) and Noises Off! (Brooke/Vicki). Much love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Matthew, Michael and Revel. I am so blessed to have your support as I follow my dreams!
  Jessica Wockenfuss (Judy) is happy to return to Theatre By The Sea! Other TBTS credits include The Producers (Usherette/Ensemble), George M! (Ensemble), and Evita (Ensemble). Recent credits include Holland America Cruise Line, Stiletto Entertainment; “Wild Country,” Hershey Park; A Chorus Line, Cabaret, West Side Story, Carousel, The Cherry Orchard, (Elon University). Beginning this fall, Jessica will be on the road with the national tour of Spamalot. Maryland native, proud Elon 09 graduate, BTP Alum. Love to my family, DBS, The Pod!
  Michael Baskow ski (Frank) is a graduate of the Walnut Hill School for the Arts and is currently pursuing a BFA at The Hartt School of Music. He is appearing for the second time in A Chorus Line, having previously appeared as Mike at Weston Drama Workshop. Credits include Bat Boy, Cabaret, Brigadoon, The Glass Menagerie, Pippin and a Sondheim revue performed at Carnegie Hall.
  JAKE BRIDGES (Tom) originally hails from Birmingham, Alabama. He will be entering his fifth year at the University of Central Florida, where he also works part time as a Walt Disney World cast member. Past credits include West Side Story (Baby John), Forever Plaid (Frankie), Ragtime (Harry Houdini), Godspell (Lamar). Thanks Mom, Dad, and RH for believing.
  Micah Cowher (Butch) is thrilled to be appearing at TBTS in one of his favorite shows. He recently completed his first year of college (NYU-Steinhardt) and is joining Ocean State Theatre Company for the first time. He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support and everyone who has contributed to making this a wonderful learning experience.
  Lauren Coyne (Lois) currently resides in East Greenwich, RI and is a recent graduate of Dean College (BA in Dance and Performing Arts). At Dean, she performed in the school’s musicals and dance company and was a member of the dance team. Lauren trained in many styles of dance and is currently a dance teacher at Art In Motion Dance Company.
  Andi Flax (Connie) is tickled pink to be making her TBTS debut. This Toronto native has appeared in many productions throughout the US and Canada. She studied theatre at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and William Esper Academy in NYC. Andi most recently appeared at The Newport Playhouse as Jill in Butterflies Are Free. Thanks to everyone here for blessing me with the chance!
  Amanda Kouri (Tricia) is thrilled to join Theatre By The Sea. She grew up seeing shows every summer at Theatre By The Sea, ever since she was little, and is very excited to finally be on stage here. Amanda is a junior at Western Carolina University majoring in Musical Theatre. Thanks to my loving family who supports everything I do.
  Christine Lariviere (Vicki) is a Rhode Island College graduate who has been seen performing in many shows throughout RI and MA including Cabaret (Fritzie) A Chorus Line (Bebe) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ethel Peas). Christine is thrilled to be able to share her talents on the Theatre By The Sea stage and would like to thank everyone who

has helped her get to this point.
  Tom Lavallee (Don) is thrilled to be making his Theatre By The Sea debut! This RIC graduate was most recently seen as Ching Ho in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Area credits include Don (A Chorus Line), Tommy (The Music Man), Hysterium (Forum), Christopher Wren (The Mousetrap), Angie (Gypsy), Prince Dauntless (Once Upon a Mattress) and many cabarets with the Newport Playhouse.

Evan Price (Roy) is thrilled to be making his professional stage debut this summer at Theatre By The Sea! Originally from Huntington, WV, he received a BFA in Music Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2010. His most recent appearance was as Mr. Black in Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party. Other credits include Cabaret (Max) and Ragtime

(Stanford White).