Dear Friends, As we begin a new year, it is only natural that we contemplate our past successes and blessings, and dream of our future. As I think about Acting Out Theatre Company, I feel very fortunate be a part of a company that is so community-minded. As I think of our community, my mind…
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By Paula Denault WEST SIDE STORY Leonard Bernstein: Composer Arthur Laurents: Bookwriter Stephen Sondheim: Songwriter Jerome Robbins: Choreographer and director Peter Genarro: Co-choreographer One of the most famous recreations of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is West Side Story which transfers this classic love story to the west side of New York City. In 1947, Jerome…
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By Ryan Schultz AOTC always seems to find the right show at the right time. Of course, there is always something to celebrate and this year is no exception. I like to think it a happy accident that we decided to prepare West Side Story mere weeks before the 100th birthday of its composer, Leonard…
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By Shannon Woodruff As the New Year dawns, I find myself starting the process of directing the stage action for “West Side Story” this coming summer. In my private moments I find I’m second guessing myself. (Please tell me I’m not the only one who does this!) I ask questions like, “Am I capable of…
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