April 30 - June 6, 2021
Info/Tix » www.ChanceTheater.com/story
To kick off Season 23, the Chance presents the Orange County premiere of the Drama Desk Award-nominated musical that is a soaring tribute to the power of friendship and the people who change our lives forever. The Story of My Life is a profoundly funny and deeply moving musical about lifelong best friends, Thomas and Alvin. As time tests the bonds of friendship, best-selling author Thomas calls on the only resource he has - his stories of Alvin - to better understand the best friend that got away.
Please note: This show contains mild profanity and some mature themes.
» 4 Drama Desk Award nominations
"90-minute gem... a soaring affirmation of the power of love." -- San Diego Story
"WOW! As gorgeous to listen to as it is deeply touching" -- StageSceneLA
“an intelligent little musical with a warm heart." -- The Show Report
“It is hats-off time to director Matthew McCray who juggles the subtleties of this emotionally impactful musical to an extent that our heartstrings are tugged even through a computer screen." -- ShowMag.com
"The Story of My Life"
Music & Lyrics by Neil Bartram
Book by Brian Hill
Directed by Matthew McCray
Music Direction by Robyn Manion
Starring... Dillon Klena and Wyn Moreno
Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken
Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
Video trailer edited by James Tran
Chance Theater's mission is to contribute to a more connected, compassionate, and creative community. We are dedicated to the creation of exciting theatrical experiences, taking artistic risks, and collaborating with gifted artists on passionate and provocative plays and musicals.
We accomplish our mission by:
» producing powerful, socially-conscious, provocative, intimate theater experiences
» generating participation and dialogue between our diverse communities
» nurturing and supporting local artists
» inspiring and empowering creative young minds
Proud to be one of the leading ensemble-driven theatre companies in Southern California, CHANCE THEATER has received the National Theatre Company grant from American Theatre Wing for “nurturing a community of artists in ways that strengthen and demonstrate the quality, diversity, and dynamism of American theatre.” The Chance recently won the Ovation Award for Best Production of a Musical (Intimate Theatre) for the intimate revival of "Fun Home." Chance Theater has won seven additional Ovation Awards, including three for Best Production of a Musical (Intimate Theatre) for its regional premiere of "Lizzie, The Musical," the West Coast premiere of "Triassic Parq - The Musical," and the Southern California premiere of "Jerry Springer - The Opera," as well as four LADCC Awards, including the Polly Warfield Award for Outstanding Season. The Anaheim City Council named Chance Theater “the Official Resident Theater Company of Anaheim” in 2014, and Arts Orange County has twice named the Chance as “Outstanding Arts Organization.” Known for using bold and personal storytelling to promote dialogue and connection within the Southern California theatrical landscape, the Chance is committed to contributing to a more compassionate, connected, and creative community. As a constituent member of Theatre Communications Group and OC Theatre Guild, Chance Theater continues to bring national attention to the Southern California and Orange County theater scenes.
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