Description from Concord Theatricals: A Chorus Line: Teen Edition is a full-length version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences. Every aspect of the show has been developed specifically for high school performers: dialogue and content are age-appropriate, dance sequences are of a length befitting high school dancers, and allowances are made to feature actors of any race or ethnicity.
A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another, including “What I Did for Love,” “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance and compellingly authentic drama, the show was instantly recognized as a classic.
Though it remains a full-length musical, A Chorus Line – High School Edition differs from the original version in several ways. Here are some examples of the changes:
The character of “Larry” is now “Lori,” allowing for an additional female principal role.
The open call portion of the audition (“I Hope I Get It”) requires fewer boys.
No references to smoking or suicide.
“Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love” no longer contains any explicit sexual content.
“Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” now features the refrain “This and That,” and does not explicitly reference the character’s anatomy.
The dance sequence in “The Music and the Mirror” is shortened.
The first version of “One,” in which the actors learn the combination, is simplified.
No “R-rated” profanity.
The tap sequence is significantly shorter.
Paul’s monologue is slightly reduced in length.
Alternate dialogue is provided for more flexible casting of Connie, Richie and Judy, who can be played by actors of any race or height.