Calantropo, Bray shine in "A Chorus Line" at UMass
Jessica Chesnutt
Issue date: 4/24/03 Section: Arts
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The best actor of the ensemble was unquestionably Julie Bray as the fallen star, Cassie, who was oddly paired with one of the weaker members of the ensemble, Lucas Maloney as the director, Zach. Bray's charisma was noticeable from the back of the auditorium, far outshining those around her.
The dance on the whole was good, though a little too reminiscent of the original 1970s work of choreographer Michael Bennett, when all dates and ages of the show were updated to make it contemporary. The dance abilities of the ensemble varied, but they all were earnest, knowing the steps if not embodying the natural grace of a dancer. The one questionable choreography choice was placing the weaker dancers downstage on the show-stopping "One," only detracting from the stronger work of their cast mates. The UMass Theatre Guild's A Chorus Line was quite entertaining and very-well produced for a student-run organization. The triple-threats in the cast perfected the audition process that is A Chorus Line.
The dance on the whole was good, though a little too reminiscent of the original 1970s work of choreographer Michael Bennett, when all dates and ages of the show were updated to make it contemporary. The dance abilities of the ensemble varied, but they all were earnest, knowing the steps if not embodying the natural grace of a dancer. The one questionable choreography choice was placing the weaker dancers downstage on the show-stopping "One," only detracting from the stronger work of their cast mates. The UMass Theatre Guild's A Chorus Line was quite entertaining and very-well produced for a student-run organization. The triple-threats in the cast perfected the audition process that is A Chorus Line.