Month: March 2018

More West Side Story History

Some of the West Side Story Original Broadway Cast interviewed 60 years later. Taken from Google Arts and Culture Martin Charnin, who originally played the Jet named “Big Deal” (who wears the glasses and the brimmed hat), went on to become the director and lyricist of the musical Annie and many other Broadway shows. Charnin is directing…
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West Side Story Audition Weekend

We had a very intense yet wonderful weekend with some most talented folks! They pulled out all the stops to show us why they should be cast Our candidates. Our esteemed team of directors “How do you solve a problem like Maria?” When you’re a Jet! At the end of the day, we have a…
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West Side Story Cast List

West Side Story Cast List Tony – Andrew McBurnie Maria – Micaela  Sharman Bernardo – Angel Diaz Anita – Ashley Sarver Riff – Jackson Thornhill Action – Jace Pettet Snowboy – Noah Morris Baby John – Ryan Woodruff Diesel – Michael Keigher A-Rab – Justin Marrier Chino – Adam White Pepe – Caleb Bower Indio…
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West Side Story Callback Information

Callbacks – Sunday March 18th – 2:00 pm Krupke, Shrank, Doc and Glad Hands please come at 3:00 pm Maria – #27, #52, #26 Tony – #55, #16, #61,#19 Anita – #53, #14, #74.#52 Bernardo – #39,#63, #30, #16 Riff – #22, #61, #55 Chino – #63, #30, #16 Gang Members – #19, #24, #30, #40.…
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111 East Court Street

By Hannah Swale ~  Kankakee County Museum Before 111 East Court Street was constructed, the street looked something like this around the time after the Civil War had ended. The new city of Kankakee (officially founded in 1853) was booming… railroads were flourishing, telephone wires were being installed, population was booming, hotels and opera houses…
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Acting Out Has a Place For You!

By Paula Denault Auditions for West Story are just around the corner and if you haven’t already submitted your audition form, please do so today! Auditions Saturday, March 17, 2018  at 2:00 and 6:00 Where:  The Recreation Station,  770 E. Franklin St., Bradley Dance Workshop – You will have two opportunities! Tuesday, March 13th –…
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