A surprising treat from this very talented troupe of amateurs and professionals.
In the summer of 1957, the streets of New York City are alive with bigotry and violence. The Jets (a gang of white teenagers) and The Sharks (a gang of Puerto Rican teenagers) fight for dominance in the neighborhood they’ve been forced to cohabit. Compelled by their love for one another, Tony and Maria strive to bring peace to their neighborhood. Can love survive under the shroud of hatred and death?
This live-stage production is very well choreographed. The dancing and stunts achieved with a quality defying expectation. The orchestration too is outstanding! However, the direction and portrayals in this show are often uneven. And, the use of microphones did little to enhance the experience. Still, I would recommend attending this show and I look forward to seeing more of this troupe’s work.
In the summer of 1957, the streets of New York City are alive with bigotry and violence. The Jets (a gang of white teenagers) and The Sharks (a gang of Puerto Rican teenagers) fight for dominance in the neighborhood they’ve been forced to cohabit. Compelled by their love for one another, Tony and Maria strive to bring peace to their neighborhood. Can love survive under the shroud of hatred and death?
This live-stage production is very well choreographed. The dancing and stunts achieved with a quality defying expectation. The orchestration too is outstanding! However, the direction and portrayals in this show are often uneven. And, the use of microphones did little to enhance the experience. Still, I would recommend attending this show and I look forward to seeing more of this troupe’s work.
C / PG2
Starring: Michael Hall; Samantha Lasch; Jim Maxwell; and, Kelly Ann Murray.
Featuring: Chip Attwood; Brian Maxwell; Katie Murphy; and, J. Simmons.
With: Brittany Cerra; Kapil Dass; Crystal Diaz; and, Chris Eklund.
Also: Aaron Grippo; Aimee Grymin; Emily Kuschner; and, Sadie Mueller.
Plus: Liz Miranda
Writer: Arthur Laurents
(with music by Leonard Bernstein)
(and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)
Directors: John Murphy; Ron Bowks; Jillian Miller; Derek Baird; and, Michael Johnston
[from a concept by Jerome Robbins]
Featuring: Chip Attwood; Brian Maxwell; Katie Murphy; and, J. Simmons.
With: Brittany Cerra; Kapil Dass; Crystal Diaz; and, Chris Eklund.
Also: Aaron Grippo; Aimee Grymin; Emily Kuschner; and, Sadie Mueller.
Plus: Liz Miranda
Writer: Arthur Laurents
(with music by Leonard Bernstein)
(and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim)
Directors: John Murphy; Ron Bowks; Jillian Miller; Derek Baird; and, Michael Johnston
[from a concept by Jerome Robbins]
Reel Review by Josef
