A Chorus Line High School Edition Creative

Co-Director, Club Advisor
Jessica FordMs. Ford is feeling beyond lucky to have spent the last 7 months working with this talented group of student actors from multiple schools across the district and professionals who shared their time and talents instilling the love of dance, music and theater in all our hearts as we worked to bring A Chorus Line to life. During the school day you can find her at Robert Halmi Sr. Academy where she teaches Earth Science and Drama. Thank you to her Barack Obama School Family who continue to support her especially Mr. Fariello, Ms. Hebert & Mr. Anderson. Thank you also to her parents and nephew for always being in the audience and endless thanks to all of you who came to see and support this ONE Singular Sensation! 5,6,7,8!

Co-Director, Club Advisor
Antonio FarielloAntonio Fariello: Antonio is SO excited because he's going to direct his favorite musical, A Chorus Line. It has been quite a journey working alongside so many talented and dedicated theater folks who have worked so hard to put this show on. Thanks to Mr. Schneider and Concord Theatricals for granting us the rights to put on this show. Special thanks to Maryann, Linda, Tina, costumes, sound, lighting, and of course to the amazing Jessica Ford who would give her right leg in order to ensure we put on ONE singular sensation. Maria, Anthony, Luciana, and Sparky - I love you and thank you for your patience; daddy will be home soon.
Choreographer, Co-Director
Linda Duci
Dance Captain
Tina LidoCristina Lido has been dancing at her family owned studio since she was 3 years old and continued to study dance throughout her entire school carrier inclusive of college. She majored in Dance at Manhattanville College, where she was immersed with master classes and performances and earned her degree in Bachelor of Arts. She is currently a teacher at The Country Academy of Dance teaching tap and modern for ages 3-adults, a dancer, and choreographer for The Westchester Youth Dance Company and LDDE.

Musical Director/ Rehearsal Accompanist
Colette HebertMs. Hebert's musical theater journey began when she was cast as a dancer in In The Mood in middle school. She also performed in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as a dancer. She studied tap and ballet growing up and loved dancing in the cast of various shows. In high school, she played Piano 1 for The Wiz, The King and I, Anything Goes and other productions. Ms. Hebert won the "Best Accompanist Award" at a High School Music Competition at Disney World while playing for all of her high school bands and choruses. She received her award on the Indiana Jones stage. Since then, she has directed Moana, music directed Once On This Island, Music Man, Spitfire Grill, Fantasticks and 1776, and played Piano 1 for Chess. Ms. Hebert has been nominated for a SAMMY award for her music directing, and she has been a GRAMMY finalist three times for her musical accomplishments.

Production Associate
Mary Ann PenzeroMary Ann received her training at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and teaches Acting for Yonkers Parks and Recreation. Mary Ann is the Theatre Program Director for The Paige Fraser Foundation and is a NYSCA Grant recipient. Mary Ann wishes to thank Ms. Ford and Mr Fariella for great opportunity.
Lighting Designer
Andy Moreta CastilloIMPAVL.com, Ethan Chin
Sound Engineer
Aidan SchoefflerIMPAVL.com, Ethan Chin
Gold Finale Costume Rental
Theater By DesignTheaterByDesign.com, Justin Parks
Original Creative Team
Conceived, Choreographed and Directed By Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
Music By Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics By Edward Kleban
Co-Choreographer Bob Avian