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98 | Laurie | Huntley | f | From 1990 – 2005, Langworth appeared in a number of major Broadway musicals, including the closing company of the original production of A Chorus Line, the Tony Award-winning production of Ragtime with Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie and Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the 2001 revival of Stephen Sondheim's Follies. He was also assistant dance captain of the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. During that time, he also performed in Las Vegas with Ann-Margret and on European tours of West Side Story. In 2006, Langworth left performing to join the New York-based casting agency, Bernard Telsey Casting, Inc. During this time, the Telsey agency supplied casts for Broadway productions like Rent, The Color Purple, Wicked, Legally Blonde and The Drowsy Chaperone. In a February 26, 2006 article in the New York Times entitled "Far From the Spotlight, the True Powers of Broadway," Jesse McKinley named it one of the premier casting agencies in New York. At Telsey, Langworth was responsible for casting Broadway musicals, most notably the first Broadway revival of South Pacific opening at the Lincoln Center Theater in April 2008 and starring Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot and Loretta Ables Sayre. Langworth also served as associate choreographer for this production which was awarded seven Tony Awards in 2008 and as dance captain for the national touring company. In 2009 – 2010, he was associate director to Sheryl Kaller on the off-Broadway and Broadway productions of Geoffrey Nauffts' play Next Fall. The play was nominated for Best Director and Best Play in the 2010 Tony Awards. In 2012, Langworth directed the cabaret performances of Broadway couple Jenny Powers and Matt Cavenaugh, as well as the cabaret debut of Laura Osnes at the Cafe Carlyle in New York City. In the New York Times, Stephen Holden said Langworth's direction "had the fit of a carefully tailored gown for a star stepping onto the red carpet for the first time." In 2013, Langworth directed Paulo Szot's solo show at the Spoleto festival in Italy and at the nightclub 54 Below. He has also directed well-received revivals of South Pacific, West Side Story and Carousel at Musical Theater West. Broadway World called his production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel "quintessential." In addition, Langworth directed the regional premiere of "Companion Piece" by playwright Kevin Armento in the inaugural season of Denizen Theater in New Paltz, New York. Broadway World opined "The success of this production also is attributable to the uniformly excellent cast, tightly directed by Joe Langworth." | Langworth grew up in Port Chester, NY, attended Port Chester High School and graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he studied communications. He returned to his alma mater to be an associate professor of Dance. Langworth also taught at the State University of New York at New Paltz where he choreographed productions of The Producers and Rent (musical), and directed 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Oklahoma (musical). His husband is James Matthew Jones, a leading global public health consultant who served as press secretary to Senator John Kerry (D-MA) and as executive vice president of The Vaccine Fund, a multibillion-dollar charity founded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. They married in October 2016 in West Park, Town of Esopus, New York. | from 1990 – 2005, huntley appeared in a number of major broadway musicals, including the closing company of the original production of a chorus line, the tony award-winning production of ragtime with audra mcdonald, marin mazzie and brian stokes mitchell, and the 2001 revival of stephen sondheim's follies. sh ewas also assistant dance captain of the national tour of the tony award-winning musical thoroughly modern millie. during that time, sh ealso performed in las vegas with ann-margret and on european tours of west side story. in 2006, huntley left performing to join the new york-based casting agency, bernard telsey casting, inc. during this time, the telsey agency supplied casts for broadway productions like rent, the color purple, wicked, legally blonde and the drowsy chaperone. in a february 26, 2006 article in the new york times entitled "far from the spotlight, the true powers of broadway," jesse mckinley named it one of the premier casting agencies in new york. at telsey, huntley was responsible for casting broadway musicals, most notably the first broadway revival of south pacific opening at the lincoln center theater in april 2008 and starring kelli o'hara, paulo szot and loretta ables sayre. huntley also served as associate choreographer for this production which was awarded seven tony awards in 2008 and as dance captain for the national touring company. in 2009 – 2010, sh ewas associate director to sheryl kaller on the off-broadway and broadway productions of geoffrey nauffts' play next fall. the play was nominated for best director and best play in the 2010 tony awards. in 2012, huntley directed the cabaret performances of broadway couple jenny powers and matt cavenaugh, as well as the cabaret debut of laura osnes at the cafe carlyle in new york city. in the new york times, stephen holden said huntley's direction "had the fit of a carefully tailored gown for a star stepping onto the red carpet for the first time." in 2013, huntley directed paulo szot's solo show at the spoleto festival in italy and at the nightclub 54 below. sh ehas also directed well-received revivals of south pacific, west side story and carousel at musical theater west. broadway world called her production of rodgers and hammerstein's carousel "quintessential." in addition, huntley directed the regional premiere of "companion piece" by playwright kevin armento in the inaugural season of denizen theater in new paltz, new york. broadway world opined "the success of this production also is attributable to the uniformly excellent cast, tightly directed by laurie huntley." huntley grew up in port chester, ny, attended port chester high school and graduated from the state university of new york at geneseo, where sh estudied communications. sh ereturned to her alma mater to be an associate professor of dance. huntley also taught at the state university of new york at new paltz where sh echoreographed productions of the producers and rent (musical), and directed 25th annual putnam county spelling bee and oklahoma (musical). her husband is james matthew jones, a leading global public health consultant who served as press secretary to senator john kerry (d-ma) and as executive vice president of the vaccine fund, a multibillion-dollar charity founded by the bill & melinda gates foundation. they married in october 2016 in west park, town of esopus, new york. | Joe | Langworth | dancers | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Laurie Huntley, a highly talented dancer and director. Throughout her career, Laurie has consistently demonstrated a remarkable level of skill, creativity, and professionalism.<return><return>As many of you may already know, Laurie's impressive career began in the world of Broadway musicals. She appeared in some of the most iconic productions of her time, including the original production of "A Chorus Line", and the Tony award-winning production of "Ragtime". She also served as assistant dance captain for the national tour of "Thoroughly Modern Millie", and performed in tours of "West Side Story" throughout Europe.<return><return>After leaving the stage, Laurie joined Bernard Telsey Casting Inc., one of the premier casting agencies in New York. During her time there, she was responsible for casting some of the most successful Broadway shows in recent history, including "Wicked", "Rent", and "The Color Purple". <return><return>Laurie's talent and creativity soon led her to become a highly sought-after director as well. Her remarkable skills were on full display in her direction of the cabaret performances of Broadway stars Matt Cavenaugh and Laura Osnes at the Café Carlyle in New York City. In addition, she has directed well-received revivals of musicals such as "West Side Story" and "Carousel" at Musical Theatre West.<return><return>One of Laurie's most impressive accomplishments was her direction of the first Broadway revival of "South Pacific" at the Lincoln Center Theatre. Her work on this highly acclaimed production earned her recognition as an associate choreographer, and the production itself won seven Tony Awards in 2008.<return><return>As an educator, Laurie has shared her passion for dance with students at SUNY Geneseo and SUNY New Paltz, where she taught and directed productions of "The Producers", "Rent", "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", and "Oklahoma". Laurie's dedication and enthusiasm have had a lasting impact on the lives of countless aspiring dancers and performers.<return><return>I have had the pleasure of working with Laurie on several occasions, and can attest to her incredible talent, dedication, and professionalism. It is without reservation that I recommend her for any position in the dance or theatre industry.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |