And so, when we glimpse into each of these aspiring starlets lives, hopes, and dreams, it puts their struggle to the fore where “the chorus” is so usually relegated to the background. Out-of-work dancers are auditioning for an upcoming production in 1970s New York.īut the historical context behind it reminds us of the economic tailspin seen during that decade and how much performers struggled when the budgets for Broadway shows were tightened and the bar for success raised. At face value, the plot is simple and easy enough for anyone to understand. The show’s program devotes a page to its historical context, which I found helpful in seeing the ensemble piece in a new light. True triple threats are rare, yet as Sunday’s matinee showcased, the School of Theatre at Florida State’s production of “A Chorus Line” has a whole cast full of them. Triple threat affirms that a performer has perfected his or her abilities in acting, singing and dance. In the fine arts, the phrase “triple threat” is not one that is thrown around lightly.
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