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Adelaide's Debora Krizak will play the sexy, full of attitude character of Sheila Bryant in the stunning Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A CHORUS LINE opening in Adelaide's Festival Theatre on 31 December.
Debora originates from Adelaide where she obtained a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Performing Arts. Moving to Sydney in 2001, Debora made her music theatre debut in GFO's The Producers in which she understudied and performed the role of Swedish secretary "Ulla"."I am very excited about performing as Sheila in A Chorus Line and Adelaide audiences can expect to witness a bird's eye view into the gruelling audition process that is a part of any music theatre performer's life! It's high energy, inspiring and full of emotion. Everyone in this show has to dance, sing and act. There's no hiding. Not to mention the amazing score and iconic Michael Bennett choreography. I'm so thrilled Adelaide is getting a music theatre premiere," Debora said.
"There are some strong characters in A Chorus Line which tells the stories of the dreams and aspirations of 17 dancers auditioning for eight stage roles in a musical. Sheila is certainly one of those strong characters who as part of her audition tells the story of her difficult childhood, with a mother who lived her life through Sheila and an unfaithful father," Debora said.Sheila is Debora's dream role she first saw the film "A Chorus Line" with her Mum in 1985 and has always remembered Sheila who struck a chord with her and her song "At The Ballet" which is such a poignant part in the show.Debora has also appeared in Calendar Girls, Respect The Musical, Shania in Karaoke The Musical for Guy Noble and the role of Madame Aubert in Titanic a New Musical. She recently performed as Gina in Stalker Theatre's physical theatre piece Shanghai Lady Killer.
Other stage credits of Debora's include lead vocalist for some of Australia's most successful corporate touring acts as well as featuring as a solo performer for Tennis Australia, the Australian Grand Prix and the opening ceremony of the Para0lympic Games to name a few.Debora has also established a successful television career having hosted Network Ten's The Music Shop and has featured in many TV commercials, corporate videos and Australian films.Debora has also embarked on one of her most rewarding and challenging ventures to date - becoming a mum to 3 year old twins, Ayden and Kiana.This new contemporary production comes direct from Broadway, directed and re-staged by Baayork Lee, with Musical Supervisor Peter Casey, produced by Tim Lawson and TML Enterprises.A CHORUS LINE was originally conceived, choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett, featuring a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Director Baayork Lee has been involved in A CHORUS LINE since 1975, first as a dancer in the original Broadway cast creating the role of Connie, through to directing the show in the U.S. and now in Australia.
Adelaide Festival Centre CEO and Artistic Director Douglas Gautier says "ticket sales to date have been very encouraging. It's the musical for anyone who has ever had a dream and put everything on the line to achieve it. Dance is so popular at the moment and we hope all those who love watching dance on television or the stage, together with the many who participate in dance classes will come out for what will be a thoroughly enjoyable night out."Producer Tim Lawson says "Adelaide audiences will be blown away by the talent of the cast we have auditioned, including Debora who will knock them out. It's great that Adelaide will see them first!" The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at The Public Theatre's Newman Theatre in 1975 and transferred to Broadway's Shubert Theatre later that year. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Score and Book, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It ran for nearly 15 years, closing in 1990 after 6,137 performances. A CHORUS LINE remains the longest running American musical in Broadway history.
‘The chance to see Michael Bennett's masterpiece again, or for the first time, shouldn't be missed' THE NEW YORK OBSERVERVenue: Festival Theatre When: From 31 December, 8pm (2hrs) Cost: Premium $110-$119, A Reserve $90-$105, A Concession $80-$95, Groups 6+ $70-$95, B Reserve $80-$95, B Concession $70-$85, C Reserve $70-$85, C Concession $60-$75, GreenRoom $45, Family Pass $200 - $300 Bookings: BASS on 131 246 or online at www.bass.net.au (suitable 12+ years)For more information visit www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
