“A Chorus Line” at KMC Onstage (SrA Kyle Kostner)
2024 TOPPERS award recipient for Outstanding Direction of a Play and Outstanding Play for her work on “She Kills Monsters,” Nina Run Bergsdottir, makes her musical directorial debut in the KMC Onstage production of “A Chorus Line.” Bergsdottir, her production team, musicians, cast and crew provide a “thrilling combination” of live music, choreography, lights and acting that fill the stage of a dance studio audition.
The show opens with Zach, the casting director, played by Bernd Roeder, leading a motley crew of hopeful auditioning dancers as they attempt to stand out in a crowd hoping to be “One” of the chosen for an upcoming Broadway musical.
“A Chorus Line” at KMC Onstage (SrA Kyle Kostner)
As each character hopes to “get it”, the audience is taken on a well-executed journey of rollercoaster emotions and backstories that bring each of the lined-standing hopefuls to this place and time. No two stories are alike, despite the desired outcome, which means it is important for audience members to understand that adult content and themes are heavily woven through the lines and lyrics. The whole cast does a wonderful job delivering and clearly demonstrating the connection and admiration they have for the theme of the show and each other as they perform.
Voices soar and talent shines throughout each musical number by talented cast members, both returning and debuting at KMC Onstage. The sassy, forwardness of Shiela (Katina Campbell) yields tons of laughter throughout the audition, while the comedic delivery and choreography by Maddie Turner, who plays Bobby, is impeccably performed in the song “And.” The anxiousness captured by Sakari Mayer as she plays Maggie is a fantastic contrast to the confidence of Val, played to Hartley Szekely, whose beauty regiment is hysterically explained in act two.
“A Chorus Line” at KMC Onstage (SrA Kyle Kostner)
“A Chorus Line” at KMC Onstage (SrA Kyle Kostner)
“A Chorus Line” at KMC Onstage (SrA Kyle Kostner)
Despite Chorus Line turning 50 this year, it is full of relatable characters, experiences and emotions for anyone that has ever had to interview, audition or present themselves as they navigate the challenges of adulting and trying to land a job.
By the end of the show, audience members will be applauding the sparkle and shine of each “One” of the singular sensations that volunteered their time and passion for the performance.
“A Chorus Line” at KMC Onstage (SrA Kyle Kostner)
Join this talented cast, crew and group of musicians as they share the raw feelings and real journey of putting yourself on display to vie for one’s dreams (and a paycheck) in “A Chorus Line.”
May 9, 2025 at 7p.m.
May 10, 2025 at 7p.m.
May 11, 2025 at 2 p.m.
May 16, 2025 at 7p.m.
May 17, 2025 at 7p.m.
May 18, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Reserve tickets online at Webtrac, or by calling the box office at DSN 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129.
Nina Run Bergsdottir won two 2024 TOPPERS awards, for Outstanding Direction of a Play and Outstanding Play for her work on “She Kills Monsters” (Amy Ennis)
