West Side Story (1993)
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Plot Synopsis:
On the mean streets of New York City, two gangs are in a long-lasting duel. The Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang, grapple with the difficulties of assimilating into American society. The Jets, the "American" gang, want to resist newcomers entering their territory. In the midst of this rivalry, a Jet, Tony, falls in love with a beautiful Sharks' girl, Maria. After a fight between the Jets and the Sharks, Tony ends up killing Maria's brother, Bernardo. Bitter over losing Maria's love and the death of Bernardo, Maria's Puerto Rican suitor, Chino, shoots Tony dead.
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Show Info and Crew Members:
Show Dates: April 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1, 1993 Director: Larry A. Williams Director's Assistant: Michele Cerrone Choreographer: Kim Harding Assistant Choreographer: Mary Redline Costume Designer: Martha Frederick Set Construction: Lou Bernard Scenic Design: Susan Trainer Accompanist: Ardith Steckel Ticket Director: Sara E. Miller Production Coordinator: Doris Smith Programs: Sharlene Williams
Cast:
Keith Frantz ... Tony Suzanne Stein ... Maria Matthew Frederick ... Riff Eric Redline ... Bernardo Marcus DeMichele ... Chino Jennifer Coffin ... Graziella Jamie McMullen ... Anita Misty Guedes ... Rosalia Darryl Arnold ... Doc Dan Martin ... Lt. Schrank Robert Chandler ... Officer Krupke David Stehly ... Glad Hand Jason Aschenbach ... Jet #1 Brendan McManus ... Jet #2 Bradley Wentz ... Jet #3 Jeff Yanochko ... Jet #4 Dennis Christman ... Jet #5 Earl Williams ... Jet #6 Chad Welter ... Jet #7 Jared Werner ... Jet #8 Todd Reeve ... Jet #9 Stephanie McMullen ... Jet Girl #1 Jodi Mosteller ... Jet Girl #2 Wendy Towell ... Jet Girl #3 Jaime Christman ... Jet Girl #4 Amy Peters ... Jet Girl #5 Brenda Leaks ... Jet Girl #6 Jill Redline ... Jet Girl #7 Amie Kester ... Jet Girl #8 Jodi Ritter ... Jet Girl #9 Patrick Gross ... Shark #1 Josh Werner ... Shark #2 Nathan Shook ... Shark #3 Steve Somma ... Shark #4 Jason Somma ... Shark #5 Tadd Williams ... Shark #6 David Stopp ... Shark #7 Liam McManus ... Shark #8 Mike Bodamer ... Shark #9 Jennifer Bernard ... Shark Girl #1 Liz Evans ... Shark Girl #2 Irina Rosario ... Shark Girl #3 Swainee Rosario ... Shark Girl #4 Jenell Karle ... Shark Girl #5 Lori Mosteller ... Shark Girl #6 Sarah Frederick ... Shark Girl #7 Dana Ruth ... Shark Girl #8 Gianni DeMichele ... Shark Girl #9
Director's Notes:
For years, people suggested the musical "West Side Story." For years, we thought about it. But you needed more than the usual men. This was the year. We had them. So we tried it. Thank to the extraordinary talents of our cast and production staff, we did it successfully. It was by far the most difficult show we've attempted in 23 years. The Jets, with their leader, Matt Frederick and the Sharks, with their leader Eric Redline rumbled every night to a receptive audience. Suzanne Stein, Marcus DeMichele, Keith Frantz, Jamie McMullen, and Misty Guedes worked very hard and like the rest of the cast, were a pleasure to work with. The music was tough, but Ardith Steckel and the orchestra made it easy for the rest of us. It was also the first time we attempted splitting the performances into two weekends. It worked.
