Krysta Rodriguez Directs and Choreograph A CHORUS LINE, Beginning Tonight in Orange County

Krysta Rodriguez, an OCSA alumna (Class of 2002) who played 'Bebe' in the Broadway revival of A CHORUS LINE, returns to The Orange County School of the Arts to guest direct A CHORUS LINE, running today, October 16-19, 2014.

Directed and choreographed by Krysta Rodriguez, A CHORUS LINE will also feature Musical Director Amy Eklund and Associate Choreographer Ryan Perry Marks.

Rodriguez recently originated the role of 'Casey' in Broadway's FIRST DATE. This production found her returning to the stage after a season playing the role of 'Ana Vargas' on the Broadway-themed hit television show SMASH.

Previously, she appeared on Broadway, originating the role of 'Wednesday Addams' in THE ADDAMS FAMILY alongside Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. Other Broadway shows include IN THE HEIGHTS and SPRING AWAKENING.

The sold out run of A CHORUS LINE plays: Thursday - Saturday, October 16 - 18 at 7:30pm and Saturday & Sunday, October 18-19 at 2:00p in the Margaret A. Webb Theatre, 801 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA. Tickets $17-$20.

CAST: (in alphabetical order)

Haley Ayers - Maggie

Bailey Beaudoin-Scanlan - Sheila

Anika Braganza - Connie

Xavier Castaneda - Paul

Skyler Ellis - Greg

Zach Estrada - Zach

Cole Fletcher - Butch

Ronald Kinloch - Frank

Mitchell Lemke - Al

Issy Leustig - Judy

Alex Aranyi Low - Roy

Nathan Levy - Mark

Brianna Liddi - Tricia

Madi Ligtermoet - Vicki

Jared Machado - Mike

Hannah Matthews - Lois

Chanel Morehead - Bebe

Nicole Morris - Diana

Rebecca Murillo - Cassie

Jack Murphy - Tom

Lorenzo Rangel-Santos - Richie

Emily Relph - Kristine

Matthew Shoup - Bobby

Chase Thomas - Don

Olivia Wagner - Val

Pit Singers: Sam Albillo, Noah Clements, Kate Fahey, Amanda Godoy, Mikayla Knight, Megan McGonigle andKira Wendland.

PRODUCTION AND DESIGN TEAM:

Production Stage Manager: Kelsey Gagen

Lighting: Chrissie Munich

Sound: Ben Penman

Scenic, Costumes & Props: Sean McMullen

Hair/Makeup: Cynthia Karim

Tech Director: Kevin Cook

The Orange County School of the Arts School of Theatre (comprised of the Acting Conservatory, Musical Theatre Conservatory, and Production and Design Conservatory) prides itself on offering unique opportunities in the arts to bright and talented students in grades 7-12. Students have the opportunity to study with nationally renowned guest artists in a variety of master classes, workshops, and performance experiences. These leading industry professionals have a profound impact on our students' education and often serve as their mentors and inspiration as they advance to higher education and a profession in the arts. Students in the School of Theatre have had the opportunity to work with Jason Robert Brown, Alice Ripley, Debbie Allen, Francis Ford Coppola, Dermott Mulroney, Matthew Morrison, Cathy Rigby, Susan Egan, and more.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride