[NEohioPAL] NEWS RELEASE: HBTI presents A CHORUS LINE

Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL neohiopal at lists.neohiopal.org
Mon Jul 21 09:38:38 PDT 2014


*NEWS RELEASE
_____________________________________________________________________________________*

*PRESS CONTACT:  *Kathleen Osborne
 216-320-8785 kosborne at hb.edu



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 21, 2014



*HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE*

*CONCLUDES EXCITING SUMMER SEASON OF *

*MUSICALS WITH "A CHORUS LINE"*



“One – Singular Sensation…” Tights, leg-warmers, mirrors, sweat and
dreams--  does any musical capture the joy and heartbreak of the American
drive for success better than *A CHORUS LINE*?  As the final production in
its stellar second season of summer musicals, Hathaway Brown Theatre
Institute will treat audiences to this dance musical masterpiece for six
electrifying performances, from August 1-10 at Hathaway Brown School in
Shaker Heights, Ohio.


*A CHORUS LINE* is the ultimate celebration of the American Musical.
 Audiences will share in the story of 17 dancers competing for 8 coveted
spots in the chorus of a Broadway musical.  Through the audition process,
they bare their souls while sharing stories of their childhood, ambitions,
fears, and experiences in show business.  One of the longest-running
musicals in Broadway history, this groundbreaking Pulitzer, Tony and Drama
Desk-winner is for anyone who has ever put it all on the line, whether it
is for promotion, for attention, for approval, or for love.


Performances for *A CHORUS LINE* will be *August 1 - 10, Fridays and
Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.* on the main stage at Hathaway
Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122. Tickets
are $11-15 and may be purchased online at *www.hb.edu/tickets
<http://www.hb.edu/tickets>*, by calling 216.320.8796 ext. 7270, or at the
door (if available) the day of the performance.


The production features a cast of 30 high school and college students,
including Gus Mahoney as Zach, Lauryn Hobbs as Diana, Leah Saltzer as
Cassie, Matt Gittins as Mike, Klara Hricik as Sheila, Neil Kelly as Paul,
Sarah Pribulsky as Maggie, Lauren Montana as Bebe, Charles Miller as
Richie, Margo Tillstrom as Valerie, Jessica Hirsh as Judy, Anna Sheridan as
Kristine, Jack Bistritz as Al, Seth Bryte as Greg, Branden Augustine as
Mark, Denzel Jones as Bobby, Bryce DeBlock as Don, Martha Jackson as Laura
and Emily Krosin as Connie.  All are students of HBTI who hail from cities
throughout Northeast Ohio.


Co-directed by Fred Sternfeld and Bebe Weinberg Katz*, A CHORUS LINE*, was
conceived and originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett.  It
features a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin
Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban.  The HBTI creative team includes
Joanna Li as music director, Bebe Weinberg Katz as choreographer, Inda
Blatch-Geib as costume designer, Ron Newell as set designer, David Krupla
as lighting designer and Carlton Guc as sound designer.


"*A CHORUS LINE* is, quite simply, one of the best musicals ever," said
co-director and Executive Artistic Director Fred Sternfeld.  "It is the
perfect way to conclude our successful second season.  I am especially
proud of the dynamic and talented young cast that we have assembled. People
will be wowed and leave the theater dancing up the aisles!"


Now in its second year, the Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute was created by
the Performing Arts Department of Hathaway Brown School.  It is a co-ed
program open to students across the region in first grade through college.
 HBTI offers three sessions (June 16-July 3, July 7-25, and July 28-August
8) with coursework in drama, dance, and music.  The program provides
high-level training from working artists for young people interested in the
performing arts, as well as professional-level production experiences.
Sternfeld says, “At HBTI, our focus is on the performers’ process.  Our
goal is to give them the tools they need to succeed in any audition or
performance situation.”  Last year, HBTI taught more than 170 students, and
many more will be attending this year.  Students of HBTI's staff of
professional artists have gone on to perform on Broadway, in regional
theatre, and in film and television.


Visit *www.hb.edu/summer <http://www.hb.edu/summer>*  for complete
description of dates, courses and registration as well as a listing of HB's
many other summer offerings.


*About Co-Directors Fred Sternfeld and **Bebe Weinberg Katz:*


 HBTI Executive Artistic Director Fred Sternfeld is an award-winning stage
director, with more than 100 shows to his credit.   Previously, he has
served as Artistic Director for the Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory
(FPAC) in Cleveland, Ohio; Lakewood Little Theatre/Beck Center for the Arts
in Lakewood, Ohio; and the Cleveland, Seattle and Dallas Jewish Community
Centers.  Fred is widely represented on Northeast Ohio stages through
diverse projects, garnering numerous honors and awards.  Last season, Fred
directed the acclaimed production of *The King and I* at HBTI. Fred is also
the founder and owner of the Northeast Ohio Performing Arts List
(NEOhioPAL), an award winning online free news service that currently
serves over 7,800 subscribers.  For more information about Fred, visit his
website at www.fredsternfeld.com.


HBTI Associate Director Bebe Weinberg Katz has danced, choreographed,
directed, designed, taught, written and illustrated.  Currently on the
faculty at Cleveland State University, Bebe has taught from first graders
to adults, in places such as: Cleveland State University, Baldwin-Wallace
University, Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory, The Jewish Community
Centers of Cleveland and Pittsburgh, public and private schools, private
dance studios and at Camp Wise.  Her theatrical credits as choreographer
and/or director are numerous, including *The King and I* and *Jekyll and
Hyde* at HBTI, *Les Miserable: School Edition*, *Urinetown*, *A Little
Night Music,* *Company*, *Big, the musical*, *Children of Eden*, *Thirteen *and
*The Music Man* at FPAC, and many more.  She also has written and
illustrated a number of books: *The M.I.M.E Set *(2012), *Princess Claudia
and the Freckles *(2007) *A Best Friend for Claudia* (2008) and* Sibling
Wars* (2009). Bebe is finishing work the third book in the Princess Claudia
series titled *Magic *and a historical fiction based on her grandmother
titled *Martha’s Story*.


For more information about HBTI or *A CHORUS LINE,* please contact Kathleen
Osborne, HB’s Director of Communication & Outreach, at kosborne at hb.edu or
216.320.8785.



-- 
Fred Sternfeld, Executive Artistic Director - Hathaway Brown Theatre
Institute <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=1899>
personal website: http://www.fredsternfeld.com
216-360-0718-home
216-496-6087-cell

*Hathaway Brown School *19600 North Park Boulevard Shaker Heights, Ohio
44122
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