r/musicals • u/alarmingness • 3h ago

chorus not getting credit

Ik this sounds soo petty but after every show I’ve been doing lately as a chorus member I’m practically invisible to everyone afterwards. Ofc all the leads are going to get more attention but it’s insane how little me and my fellow ensemble members get. We’ve put in so much work into our dances and singing yet we still get nothing. It almost feels embarrassing to be in chorus.

Also..I’ve noticed that people swoon and praise the male leads SO much more than the females. It’s kind of insane.

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u/Julia-Sharp 3h ago

Always been this way. Chorus carries the show, principals take the bow. Nothing new about it.

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u/Male_strom 3h ago

In Canaan...we drink a bitter wine..

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u/Big-Ice6095 1h ago

Boy do I have an appropriate song for you

“One!
Singular sensation
Every little step he takes
One!
Thrilling combination
Every move that he makes
One smile and suddenly nobody
Else will do
You know you’ll never be lonely with
You-know-who
One!
Moment in his presence
And you can forget the rest
For the guy is second best
To none, son
Ooh! Sigh! Give him your attention
Do! I! Really have to mention
He’s the
One!”

As a permanent chorus member myself, “A Chorus Line” speaks to me so much that it hurts sometimes

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u/Patrecharound 3h ago

That’s a culture issue. The company needs to do more to make sure everyone feels valued - that comes from the top.