A Chorus Line - July 08 - July 10, 2016
American Music Theatre Conservatory
Who's Who
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Chance Taylor
Executive Producer and Director
hails from the American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA). Favorite past credits include Charlie Brown in "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," the Baker in "Into The Woods," Mark in "Rent," Aladdin in "Aladdin." Zac is fluent in french, plays the violin, flute, and clarinet; proud member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). To all artists who are struggling, keep going, it gets better.
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Donnie Nichols
Artistic Director
In 1983, Donnie moved to Tokyo and began his performing arts career by joining The Yokota Players. During his 3+ years with them, he was involved in the following productions: South Pacific (Stewpot), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Snoopy), Alice in Wonderland (Assistant Director), Grease (Kenickie), Annie (Producer/Director, Cabinet Member), Man of La Mancha (The Governor, Inn Keeper). Upon moving to southern California “to make movies,” he graduated from the Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute where he went on to teach for three years. After that, he majored in filmmaking and TV Production at Pasadena City College. Next, Donnie returned to theatre where he performed in: Aladdin (Jamal), A Christmas Carol (Scrooge), Oliver! (Mr. Brownlow).
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Mic Thompson
Choreographer
Mic began dancing at age 10 and by the time he was 15, he was named the U.S. Ballroom Latin Champion. Soon after, Mic's career took off when he began dancing with his favorite recording artists including Michael Jackson for 8 years, Diana Ross, Paula Abdul, Wynona Judd, Vanessa Williams, Tracey Ullman, and Jennifer Lopez. He was a regular on the Dick Clark's TV series Your Big Break, Comedy Central's The Man Show, and Jay Leno's The Tonight Show. Mic was also featured on the Iilms Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Majestic, The Wedding Planner, Dance With Me, and as the lead ballroom dancer in the Disney Iilm Enchanted. As a choreographer, Mic has worked in many different cities nationally and internationally. His work can be seen in Paris, France where he choreographed the current Spectacular Bonheur at the Lido de Paris on the infamous Champs Elysees. Mic also choreographed the touring show of Best of Broadway in Greece and Turkey.
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