Minooka Community High School proudly presents the musical West Side Story on Thursday, March 13th, Friday, March 14th, and Saturday, March 15th in the MCHS - Central Campus Performing Arts Center. Doors open each evening at 6 p.m. and all shows begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now online atwww.showtix4u.com or by telephone at 1-866-967-8167.
The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in West Side Story, a landmark Broadway musical, that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. West Side Story is an American musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and conception and choreography by Jerome Robbins.
The MCHS cast of West Side Story includes:
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The Jets: Andy Gabriel-Nash (understudy - Evan Cook) as Riff, Ben Dow (understudy - Brandt Compton) as Tony, Nate Garner as Action, Kody Isemonger as A-Rab, Chris Garcia as Baby John, Devin Baxter-Hawkins as Snowboy, Nate Zurawski as Big Deal, Evan Cook as Diesel, Brandt Compton as Gee-Tar, Tyler Richart as Mouthpiece, and Ryan Knott as Tiger.
The Sharks: Christian Jackson (understudy - Jon-Carlo Manzo) as Bernardo, Lizzy Murray (understudy - Francesca Raddatz) as Maria, Brooke Engel (understudy - Emilie Belluomini) as Anita, Jon-Carlo Manzo (understudy - Michael Russell) as Chino, Michael Russell as Pepe, Michael Raddatz as Indio, Sterling Wynn as Luis, Dakota Coffman as Anxious, Hope Taylor as Nibbles, Kathy Patino as Juano, Chris Brandt as Toro, and Josh Genz as Moose.
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Jets Girls: Julia Barich as Graziella, Paige Rogge as Velma, Amber Bonnes as Minnie, as Erin Rumsey as Clarice, Danielle Russell as Pauline, and Megan Coleman as Anybodys.
Sharks Girls: Emily Richart as Rosalia, Rachel Deluga as Consuela, Francesca Raddatz as Teresita, Kira Compton as Francisca, Emilie Belluomini as Estella, Gabriella Vazquez as Margarita, and Naomi Rodriguez as Juanita.
The Adults: Brett Hinds as Doc, Noah Scholp as Schrank, Ted Bastas as Krupke, and McKenna Murphy as Glad Hand.
The MCHS crew for West Side Story includes:
Student Directors: Kallie Haritopoulos, McKenna Murphy and Gillian Ruggeri; SOUND: Daniel Staggs - Manager, Aurora Staggs and Joe Badalamenti; Lights: Kaitlynn Miner - Manager, Emily Koulis, Meg Biddle and Haley Encinas; Costumes: Haley Donisch - Manager, Melanie Altenburg, Madelyn Rogge and Joy Fink; Props: Abigail Belluomini - Manager, Sarah Sheikh and Amy Tondini; Stage Crew: Irene Torres - construction; Daniel Staggs - construction, Aurora Staggs - construction, Haile Hugenberg - construction/performance, Abigail Belluomini - construction, Joseph Kokoszka - construction/performance, Joe Badalamenti - construction, Heidi Layton - construction/performance, Heaven Toppel - construction/performance, Haley Piccioli - construction/performance, Kenzie Harmon - construction/performance, Sarah Rains - construction/performance, Madelyn Rogge - construction, Hope Smith - performance, Corbyn Holman - performance and Victoria Miller – performance; Make-Up: Irene Torres - Manager, Bri Rodriguez and Carissa Allen; Publicity/Artwork: Hope Smith, Corbyn Holman and Victoria Miller; Ushers: Kendra Link and Victoria Miller.
The MCHS productions of West Side Story are overseen by: Director - Glenda Smith, Assistant Director- Anthony Babich, Choreographer - Patricia Grawey-Beeler, Pit Orchestra Director - Rick Anderson, Vocal Director - Randy Benware, and Set Designer - David Amacher.
