A Chorus Line: Teen Edition

A Chorus Line: Teen Edition is a full-length version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences. Every aspect of the show has been developed specifically for high school performers: dialogue and content are age-appropriate, dance sequences are of a length befitting high school dancers, and allowances are made to feature actors of any race or ethnicity. The materials have been prepared – with the authors’ approval – to help your school or organization mount the best possible production and to give your students an exciting and rewarding experience.

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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. Memorable musical numbers include “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.

Though it remains a full-length musical, A Chorus Line – High School Edition differs from the original version in several ways. Here are some examples of the changes:

• The character of “Larry” is now “Lori,” allowing for an additional female principal role.
• The open call portion of the audition (“I Hope I Get It”) requires fewer boys.
• No references to smoking or suicide.
• “Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love” no longer contains any explicit sexual content.
• “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” now features the refrain “This and That,” and does not explicitly reference the character’s anatomy.
• The dance sequence in “The Music and the Mirror” is shortened.
• The first version of “One,” in which the actors learn the combination, is simplified.
• No “R-rated” profanity.
• The tap sequence is significantly shorter.
• Paul’s monologue is slightly reduced in length.
• Alternate dialogue is provided for more flexible casting of Connie, Richie and Judy, who can be played by actors of any race or height.