A Chorus Line

Music & Lyrics by Marvin Hamlisch & Edward Kleban

Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante

Synopsis​:
A CHORUS LINE is a celebration of those unsung heroes of the American Musical
Theatre: the chorus dancers– those valiant, over dedicated, underpaid, highly trained
performers who back up the star or stars and often make them look even more talented than
they are. It is also a celebration of the American Musical itself. A CHORUS LINE is also about
competition, and competition might easily be the common denominator that grabs the audience
and holds it by the collective heartstring until the final, ultimate choices are made. For everyone,
at one time or another, puts his life on the line. We all compete, no matter what business we’re
in, for promotion, for attention, for approval and for love. Specifically, A CHORUS LINE takes
the audience through the final grueling audition run by the director, Zach, for a new Broadway
musical.

Orchestration​:
- What they send:
-Reed 1 -Trombone 3
-Reed 2 -Bass
-Reed 3 -Piano
-Reed 4 -Percussion 1 & 2
-Trumpet 1 & 2 -Keyboard 1
-Trumpet 3 -Keyboard 2
-Trombone 1 -Keyboard 3
-Trombone 2 -Piano/Conductor

- What I’ll Use:

-Reed 1 -Piano/Conductor
-Reed 2 -Bass
-Reed 3 -Drum Set
-Trumpet 1 -Percussion
-Trumpet 2 -​Myself playing Reed 4 & Conducting
-Trombone 1

In My Archives​:
- Script
- All Orchestra & Rehearsal Sheet Music
- Cast Recording
Characters​: ​26 Characters Minimum
Male ​(10) Female ​(Nine) Ensemble ​(Minimum of 7)
4 Male, 3 Female

-Zach (Director / -​Cassie -​Frank

Choreographer) -Sheila -Butch
-Larry (Zach’s Assistant) -Val -Roy
-​Mike -Diana -Tom
-Richie -Judy
-Don -Kristine -​Vicki
-Paul -Maggie -Tricia
-Mark -Bebe -Lois
-Greg -Connie
-Bobby
-Al

Costumes​:
- Audition Attire
- Dance Attire
- Matching “Gold” Suits &
Hats

Props​:
-Hats
-Head Shots
-Gymbags

Budget Information​:
Production Licensing​: ​$1,000 + $250 + refundable $200 = $1,450; ($1,250)
- $360 for the first performance
- $160 for each additional performance (x4) = $640
- $200 Security Deposit (refundable)
- $250 Orchestra Rental Fee

Set Construction​: ​$0

- ___________
Costumes​: ​$200
- For any additional costumes needed that we do not have at the studio

Props​: ​$75
- For any additional props needed that we do not have at the studio

Marketing/Promotions​: ​$200
- Online/Social Media
- Facebook
- Classified Pages
- Group Pages
- Personal Timelines
- Posters?
- Newspaper/Press Release/Etc.

Rentals​: ​$200
- __________

Musicians​: ​$1000 ​($100 per musician)

1. Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute (or Clarinet), Clarinet, Alto Sax)
2. Reed 2 (Piccolo, Flute, Eb Clarinet (or Flute), Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax)
3. Reed 3 (Oboe (or Clarinet), English Horn (or Clarinet), Clarinet, Tenor Sax)
4. Trumpet 1
5. Trumpet 2
6. Trombone 1
7. Piano/Keyboard Player (Piano)
8. Bass Player
9. Drummer (Drum Set)
10. Percussion
- Please note that I will be the rehearsal pianist, conduct, and will play the Reed 4
Book.

Miscellaneous​: ​$600
- Broken/Misplaced Props
- Paper/Ink for Programs
- Other
- $500 Heating Oil ​(Studio open on May 14)
Please note that I would like to do advertisements in the program; like with what I did for
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

Total​: ​$3,725 is the total budget; without refundable $200 = $3,525

Potential Seat Fund: $4,800 - $6,000
Potential Profit Overall: $1,275 - $2,475

Please note that I overplanned with my budget as I had unexpected

fees/purchases for YAGMCB.

Backstage Pit Orchestra Setup