By Micaela Sharman I feel so grateful to be a part of Acting Out’s West Side Story family. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to spend my evenings with. As we quickly approach opening night, I am reminded constantly of how much we all need to hear this story. West Side Story…
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Come early to West Side Story, park your chair, and enjoy our West Side Fest! Our variety of food vendors are sure to please! Creme of the Crop, Bennett Curtis House, Martinez Tacos, Turtle Acres, Squeels on Wheels, and Mia Bella will be there to please your palate, from the main entree to the dessert! Additional…
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By Kyle Cassady I have been acting for a long time now. Professionally for the last 13 years but technically since my mother was pregnant with me during her production of The Mikado back in 1985, I have been acting since before birth! There are so many things about theatre that I enjoy. I have…
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by David Prussner The long and winding road That leads to your door Will never disappear As I sat thinking about what to say in this blog entry, these lyrics just kind of popped into my head. Indeed, it has been a long and winding road that has led me to the Acting Out stage.…
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By Andrew McBurnie I’m thrilled to be playing the role of Tony in Acting Out Theatre Co.’s production of West Side Story. In the summer of 2015, I was cast as Alonzo in AOTC’s CATS when I was only 16 years old. When I saw it was announced that Acting Out would be putting on “West…
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By Diane Marcukaitis As a first time costumer I was hesitant about accepting this role, simply because I am not a seamstress and my talent with sewing goes about as far as sewing on a button! However, I am very blessed with two amazing women on the West Side Story costume team who are amazing…
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By Shauntia Mettlin My love for the stage started at a very young age. During a typical Sunday morning at our church, my mom frequently sang solos during the service. Often times, I would end up following her on stage and sit behind her as she sang her heart out. For some reason, they thought…
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By Jasmine Prince If you told me a year ago that I was going to perform in West Side Story on a stage in front of REAL people I would have never believed you! But now looking back, this crazy life journey was 10 years in the making. My love of theatre and performing first…
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By Michael Keigher “You can have your wish, but you can’t just wish. No, to get your wish you go… Into the woods has always been my favorite musical. My first lead in 7th grade was for a middle school production of into the woods as the narrator and I fell in love. Into the…
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By Veronica Kravat We are in full swing dance mode! Our first mixed rehearsal working with Jets and Sharks together is in the books! Dance at the Gym is definitely going to be one of the highlights of the show. The talent in this cast is unbelievable and it shows in this number. You’ve never…
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