Chris Giordano
Projects
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
November 16, 2024
Great Neck North High School
Directing
As North High Theater Director, directed his third musical at the school, "Disney's Beauty and the Beast"
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
August 1, 2024
Curtain Call, Inc., Stanford, CT
Directing
Curtain Call Directing debut, with Music Director Matthew Stolfi, and Choreographer Jennifer Silverman.
TRAP
April 5, 2024
Great Neck North High School
Directing
As North High Theater Director, directed the play "Trap" by Stephen Gregg.
Ragtime Reunion Concert
December 10, 2023
Clocktower Players at The Manor Club, Pelham Manor, NY
Acting
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of our renown production, Clocktower Players is proud to present RAGTIME The Musical REUNION CONCERT. Set in the turn of the century New York, Ragtime is the award-winning musical that intertwines three distinctive stories - an African American pianist, a Jewish immigrant, and a stifled upper-class wife - each united by courage, compassion and the desire for a better future. Mixing in real life historical figures, the story highlights the fight for justice, racial equality, the persistence of dreams, and the endless power of the heart.
The Pajama Game
November 18, 2023
Great Neck North High School
Directing
As North High Theater Director, directed his second musical at the school, "The Pajama Game."
SONDHEIM - A Tribute Revue
October 14, 2023
Hankin AAB Theater at Westchester Community College
Acting
Performed numorus numbers in Clocktower Players 46th Season Opening Night
Les Misérables: School Edition
November 19, 2022
Great Neck North High School
Directing
In his first show as North High Theater Director, directed the mega musical "Les Misérables: School Edition."
Disaster! The Musical!
June 4, 2022
Curtain Call, Inc., Stamford, CT
Acting
Starring as "Chad" in Curtain Call's production of "Disaster! The Musical by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, concept created by Seth Rudetsky, additional Material by Drew Geraci. Performances are from June 3rd through 18th. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm in Stamford, CT.
Into the Woods
February 5, 2022
Curtain Call, Inc., Stamford, CT
Acting
Starred as "The Baker" in Curtain Call's production of Into the Woods in Stamford, CT. Performances were from February 4th through 26th. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
After-School Improv Classes
January 18, 2022
Westchester Public Schools
Teaching
He developed and taught improv and theatre games for k-5th grade in after-school residency programs at Roaring Brook Elementary school, Heathcote Elementary school, and Greenacres Elementary School.
How To Eat Like A Child
November 13, 2021
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Directing
Directing the Dobbs Ferry Middle School Production.
AMDA Gap Program
June 28, 2021
AMDA
Teaching
Lead Teacher, creating curriculum for the Acting for the Stage & Film Program, exploring the basic foundations on selecting & applying acting technique to material. Including lecturing basics of script analysis, emotional recall techniques, stage direction, markerting for the actor, headshots, resumes, song analysis, cold reading, and audition technique.
Disney's Aladdin Jr.
March 13, 2020
KJK Productions
Asst. Director & Choreographer
Assisant Director and Choreographer for this production in a Westchester Count School, produced by KJK Productions.
Pinkalicious: The Musical
January 18, 2020
Vital Theatre Company
Acting
He performed the role Mr. Pinkerton for six weeks at St. Luke's Theatre. pinkaliciousthemusical.com
ENCORE: Mario! A Salute to the Great Lanza
November 19, 2019
The Green Room 42
Directing
Starring Sean Patrick Murtagh's in his last encore performance of his NYC Cabaret Debut.
Willy Wonka JR.
November 16, 2019
KJK Productions - Trinity Elementary School
Asst. Directing
Asst. directed and choreographed this production featuring 60 kids in a two week rehearsal process for after-school programming.
And The Award Goes To
October 13, 2019
Emerging Artists Theatre New Work Series
Directing
Short Play by Matt Heftler
Jason was 21 when he won an Emmy Award for his work on the children’s show, Captain Cauliflower. Twenty years later, he sees this accomplishment as the highlight of his career, but it’s been downhill ever since. When a handsome stranger offers to purchase his award, Jason is uncertain. Does he keep an object that represents his success, or sell it and uses the money for a once in a lifetime trip? Depressed, confused, and hesitant, he receives guidance from the one person he least expects. His decision will have an impact on this memory of his past, his thoughts of his present, and his vision of his future.
Urinetown: The Musical
August 25, 2019
Duke's Eye Productions - The PIT
Acting
Starred in the role of Bobby Strong for two performances.
Mario! A Salute to the Great Lanza
August 14, 2019
The Green Room 42
Directing
Starring Sean Patrick Murtagh's in his NYC Cabaret Debut.
High School Performing Arts Summer Conservatory
July 8, 2019
AMDA
Teaching
Led the Acting for the Stage Program, creating a nine-part curriculum, exploring the basic foundations on selecting & applying acting technique to material. Including lecturing basics of script analysis, emotional recall techniques, stage direction, and audition technique.
Theatre Now's SOUND BITES 6.0
April 22, 2019
Merkin Hall at Kauman Music Center
Producing
Producer for SOUND BITES 6.0. the Sixth Annual Festival of Minute Musicals
5th Grade Musical Theatre Residency
March 19, 2019
92nd St Y - PS 527
Directing
Developed, directed, & choreographed an original musical based on student memoir stories for a 20 session residency.
Casper The-Not-So-Friendly Ghost
March 7, 2019
Indieworks - New York Theatre Festival
Acting
Performed in the role of "Richard", short play by Domenic Servidio, directed by Christopher Michaels. Casper is all grown up and in a pinch when the couple inhabiting his haunted home hires a hack of a medium to get him out. What starts as a seance quickly turns into an all out fright-fest in this madcap comedy starring everybody’s favorite ghost!
The Polar Express Train Ride
November 17, 2018
Rail Events Productions
Acting
Performed in the role of "Know It All" in this site specific production in Whippany, NJ.
Kristy's Lament (Another Awful Day With the MTA)
October 19, 2018
itunes
Lyricist
Original song based on a Facebook status and sung by Broadway's Kristy Cates was released on iTunes.
Bittersweet
October 9, 2018
Emerging Artists Theatre New Work Series
Directing
Short play written by Matt Heftler. While Andrew puts away his groceries and gets ready for a date, he has a sweet conversation with an unforgettable box of chocolates
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
July 31, 2018
Plaza Theatrical Productions
Acting
Starred in the role of Willy Wonka.
High School Performing Arts Summer Conservatory
July 2, 2018
AMDA
Teaching
Taught Monologue Prep. for the Musical Theatre students at AMDA's Summer High School Conservatory.
Musical Theatre Spring Showcase
June 23, 2018
Brooklyn Acting Lab
Directing
Co-Directed Brooklyn Acting Lab's Musical Theatre Spring showcase featuring 4th-8th graders with performances at The Actors Fund Art Center.
Music Video: Kristy's Lament (Another Awful Day With the MTA)
June 18, 2018
New York Film Academy
Lyricist
Shooting took place for the music video of Chris's song "Another Awful Day With the MTA" at the New York Film Academy, starring Kristy Cates.
Theatre Now's SOUND BITES 5.0
May 28, 2018
The Irene Diamond Stage Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center
Producing
As Managing Director of Theatre Now New York, Produced SOUND BITES a festival of 10-min musicals at The Signature Theater.
5th Grade Musical Theatre Residency
March 27, 2018
92nd St Y - PS 527
Directing
Developed and implemented “One World, Our Journey" in-school residency program for 5th Grade classrooms (2 classes, 20 Sessions) at P.S. 527. Directed, wrote, and choreographed an original script for a final performance using pre-existing musical theatre material, based on interviews conducted by 50 students. Choreographed numbers included: "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This" (Sweet Charity), "Bright Star" (Bright Star), "Ease on Down the Road" & "Brand New Day" (The Wiz), & "We Tell the Story" (Once on This Island).
Lifetime Arts' Teaching Mentee Program
January 18, 2018
Lifetime Arts
Teaching
Completed Lifetime Arts' Teaching Mentee Program, Assistant taught an older adult library program called, "Creative Aging: Treasured Memories."
Kragtar: An American Monster Musical
December 1, 2017
Theatre Now - The West End Theatre
Producing
With Theatre NOW New York produced, "Kragtar: An American Monster Musical" opens at the West End Theatre.
What's Your Wish?
November 30, 2017
Theatre Now - The West End Theatre
Producing
With Theatre NOW New York produced, "What's Your Wish?" opens at the West End Theatre.
We Have Apples
November 29, 2017
Theatre Now - The West End Theatre
Producing
With Theatre NOW New York produced, "We Have Apples" opens at the West End Theatre.
High School Performing Arts Summer Conservatory
July 17, 2017
AMDA
Teaching
Returned to the program teaching Monologue Prep. for the Musical Theatre High School students.
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.
June 23, 2017
TexARTS
Directing
In Austin, TX. directed and scheduled their three weeks, all day musical production intensive for actors ages seven to fourteen. Created a cohesive production vision & collaborated with a professional design team.
Theatre Now's SOUND BITES 4.0
May 29, 2017
The Irene Diamond Stage Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center
Producing
As managing director of TNNY, produced a festival ten minute musicals at The Signature Theatre.
It Shoulda Been You
July 11, 2016
Grenta Theatre
Acting
Cast as Greg at Gretna Theater, PA in "It Shoulda Been You"