Audition information in English Un recuento contemporánea de Shakespeare Romeo y Julieta con música fantástica de Leonard Bernstein. Esperamos ver una gran variedad de edades, etnias, talentos y fortalezas en las audiciones. Venga a las audiciones y disfrute de la fantástica música de West Side Story! Ubicación: Recreation Station (A Bourbonnais Township Park Facility District) …
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By Veronica Kravat The Prologue… Dance at the Gym… America… Cool… Some of the biggest and most iconic dance numbers in musical theatre and movie history come out of this exciting show that I get to be a part of this summer! West Side Story is the dream for any dancer. When Acting Out Theatre…
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Información de la audición en español A contemporary re-telling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with fantastic music by Leonard Bernstein. We look forward to seeing a wide variety of ages, ethnicities, talents and strengths at auditions. Come on out for auditions and enjoy the fantastic music of West Side Story! West Side Story Callback Information
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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We say good-bye to 2017 with a look back…Happy New Year to you all! “Movin’ on up” We moved our shoppe to the 2nd floor of Peddinghaus…. BBCHS Robotics teams lent a very needed hand! Our staff assembled and ready for duty! Audition time! Beauty and the Beast dance workshop. Our check-in table! Read-thru with…
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Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holidays from the Acting Out Theatre Co. family! I like to imagine she is pointing and telling him, “put i the ornament right there” Here are a few images of Acting Out Holiday cards from years gone by… 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Well here it is, our 2018 West Side Story location! We will construct our stage behind the building at 111 East Court Street in Kankakee. We are very excited and just LOVE the look!! A big thanks to Marty McNab, Andy Wheeler and Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong. AND….we have gathered a fantastic staff to make it…
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