Concord Theatricals launched One Singular Sensation: A Chorus Line Licensing Competition, which will award ten schools in low-income communities a complimentary license package to perform A Chorus Line: Teen Edition in 2024 or 2025, to honor the 80th anniversary of Marvin Hamlisch’s birth and the 50th anniversary of the original Broadway production.
The Competition is open to all high schools in America, especially Title 1 and other under-resourced schools.
“A Chorus Line is one of the most iconic and innovative musicals in the history of Broadway,” said Bill Gaden, President of Concord Theatricals. “We are so happy to give students from under-resourced schools the opportunity to explore the show’s characters and experiences. The story of A Chorus Line provides a unique peek into the backstage drama of putting on a Broadway show – a story every theatre student will enjoy.”
To enter the competition, schools must complete a written application, including an essay that answers the prompt: What makes your students singular sensations? Guidelines for an additional, optional video entry are also provided. Ten schools will be chosen based on a variety of factors, including financial need and creativity of answer. Each recipient will be awarded a three-performance licensing package for A Chorus Line: Teen Edition, including all rental material.
Applications are open now through Monday, February 12, 2024, at 11:59pm ET. Selected schools must present their production of A Chorus Line: Teen Edition between June 2024 and December 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.concordtheatricals.com/singular-sensation