←Recommendations of ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS

  • Robert Alexander Wray: ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS by Arlene Hutton
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    This fast-paced and alternately funny/heartbreaking play sparkles and shines and yes, dances its way into the heart. With an almost Chekhovian verve of quick entrances and exits, it looks in depth at a backstage world of another era with crystal clarity and compassion. Chekhov's characters often wonder how they'll get through the day; the wonderful characters Hutton creates wonder how they'll get through the next show (as well as their lives.) A sublime juggling act of theatrical proportions.

    This fast-paced and alternately funny/heartbreaking play sparkles and shines and yes, dances its way into the heart. With an almost Chekhovian verve of quick entrances and exits, it looks in depth at a backstage world of another era with crystal clarity and compassion. Chekhov's characters often wonder how they'll get through the day; the wonderful characters Hutton creates wonder how they'll get through the next show (as well as their lives.) A sublime juggling act of theatrical proportions.

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  • Jeffrey James Keyes: ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS by Arlene Hutton
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    I’m so lucky to have enjoyed the opportunity to check out this fun play Off Broadway last year. It was my first time seeing a play by Hutton & I found it to be smart, fun, and completely engrossing. Hutton reveals a backstage world with rich, well-rounded characters. I love a big cast, & Hutton’s characters are so fun to sit with & take in. I wish I would had seen it ten more times, but it was sold out because it’s a great play written by a stellar playwright. Thank you for your voice & work!

    I’m so lucky to have enjoyed the opportunity to check out this fun play Off Broadway last year. It was my first time seeing a play by Hutton & I found it to be smart, fun, and completely engrossing. Hutton reveals a backstage world with rich, well-rounded characters. I love a big cast, & Hutton’s characters are so fun to sit with & take in. I wish I would had seen it ten more times, but it was sold out because it’s a great play written by a stellar playwright. Thank you for your voice & work!

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  • Cheryl Bear: ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS by Arlene Hutton
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    A delightful little piece that is so heartfelt and true. The backstage comradery in shared frustrations and dreams sings beautifully and will fill the hearts and souls of players and audience alike!

    A delightful little piece that is so heartfelt and true. The backstage comradery in shared frustrations and dreams sings beautifully and will fill the hearts and souls of players and audience alike!

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  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: ACCORDING TO THE CHORUS by Arlene Hutton
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    This is a wonderful ensemble play that is a theatre-lovers dream project! Filled with backstage drama, dreams of chorus girls, frustrations of the aging, unappreciated dressers, and a young woman on the edge of becoming a writer. Hutton is a true romantic. Whether it's a 2hander or a large cast like this one, she gives the characters palpable hearts that beat and ache, and audiences can't help but ache with them.

    This is a wonderful ensemble play that is a theatre-lovers dream project! Filled with backstage drama, dreams of chorus girls, frustrations of the aging, unappreciated dressers, and a young woman on the edge of becoming a writer. Hutton is a true romantic. Whether it's a 2hander or a large cast like this one, she gives the characters palpable hearts that beat and ache, and audiences can't help but ache with them.

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