Clinton Community Theatre

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WEST SIDE STORY When Jerome Robbins, Leonard
Bernstein and Arthur Laurents originally
conceived the idea of writing a musical version
of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, they
planned to call it East Side Story and center it
around a star-crossed romance between Jewish boy
and an Italian Catholic girl. Because of other
commitments, however, they were forced to shelve
the project for six years, and by the time they
returned to it, they decided that this idea had
lost its social relevancy. Instead, they would
tell the story of a native-born Polish boy and a
Puerto Rican girl newly arrived in America--and
they would set it against the backdrop of
clashing street gangs on the city's West side. At
this point, Bernstein decided against writing his
own lyrics and offered the job to a virtually
unknown lyricist named Stephen Sondheim. West
Side Story remains true to its Shakespearean
model. Things look good for the young lovers in
the beginning, but when Tony--much like
Romeo--accidentally kills his lover's brother
while trying to break up a rumble, violence
erupts. The musical received rave reviews for its
unflinching portrayal of gang life. West Side
Story opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on
September 26, 1957 and ran for 732 performances
before going on tour. The 1961 film version
featured Richard Beymer, Natalie Wood, George
Chakiris and Rita Moreno. It received 11 Academy
Awards nominations and won 10. Best Picture, Best
Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best
Director, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction
and Sets, Best Sound, Best Scoring Musical, Best
Editing, and Best Costumes.
Clinton Community Theatre Presents
JULY 20 21, 27 28 at 800 oclock pm
It is important to note that the roles,
terms, slang, and stereotypes portrayed in this
production are not the beliefs or ideals of the
production staff or the Clinton Community
Theatre. This production is being presented as an
important part of musical theater history and its
interpretations of gang problems in the 1950s in
New York City
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• Whos Who in the Cast
• Maria (Bernardos Sister) Natalie Lurowist is a
  student of Wayland High School and is pleased to
  join CCT for her first time. Some of her past
  roles include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Anne
  in A Little Night Music, and Lily in he Secret
  Garden. Natalie hopes to pursue Musical Theatre
  as a career. She would like to thank Maureen and
  Bill for their direction, Steve for his sense of
  humor, and Danny for his love and support.
• Tony (Former JET) After 3 years Steve Santos
  decided once again to take to the stage. He
  participated in numerous high school musicals and
  joined the Hudson Drama workshop for 3 years.
  Steves past performances include Oliver, Rusty
  Charlie in Guys n Dolls, Kenicke in Grease, Pepe
  in West Side Story, Judas in Jesus Christ
  Superstar, Psuedelous in A Funny Thin Happened,
  and Bobby in Crazy For You. Steve would like to
  thank his friends and family for their support.
• Riff (JET Leader) Bill Hurley has always wanted
  to perform in West Side Story and he feels
  incredibly lucky to be performing with Clinton
  Community Theatre this summer. Recently, he has
  performed in productions of Anything Goes, How to
  Succeed in Business , and Damn Yankees. Bill
  would like to thank his family, directors, and
  friends for all of their support and
  encouragement.
• Bernardo (SHARK Leader) Michael J. Frade, of
  portuguese descent, is happy to be making his
  return to the stage after a 3 year absence. He
  previously performed the role of Bernardo for the
  1997 Hudson Drama Workshop production of West
  Side Story. Michaels past performances with
  Hudson High School include Scorpion in Grease,
  Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, and
  Marcus Lycus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way
  to the Forum. His personal favorite was Joe in
  The Three Geese. Michael would like to thank his
  family for all their support, especially Sophie,
  as well as the directors. Enjoy the show!
• Anita (Bernardos Girlfriend) Elise Bourgeois
  is no stranger to the stage though this is her
  1st production with CCT. As part of Hudson
  Highs graduating class of 2001, she most
  recently played the role of Kate in Shakespeares
  The Taming of the Shrew. Elise has been very busy
  this year serving as coach for Hudson Highs 1st
  ever dance team. Currently, she is a gymnastics
  instructor at Planet Gymnastics in Acton. Elise
  would like to thank to her dad and brother, Tedd,
  for always making her laugh. Special thanks to
  Moe, Billy and Brian for the opportunity and
  for their support.
• Chino (SHARK) Mike Wood started performing at
  the tender age of 11 in plays for the Hale Middle
  School in Stow. After 8th grade Mike spent the
  next 4 years performing in the fall, class, and
  spring plays at Nashoba. Notable past roles
  include Lloyd Dallas in Noises Off, Ricky in I
  Love Lucy, Rudolph in Hello Dolly, Andrew Carnes
  in Oklahoma, Mr. Salt in Willy Wonka, and most
  recently Sky Masterson in Guys n Dolls. Mike
  will be attending Assumption College in the fall
  with his quadruplet brothers and sisters John,
  Katie and Mary Wood.

Cast Maria -- Natalie Lurowist Tony -- Steve
Santos Doc -- Gary Renczkowski Glad Hand -- Rob
Hassett Lt. Schrank -- Jamison Cush Officer
Krupke -- Tom Sargent JETS Action -- Paul
Orne Anybodys -- Jennifer
Hennessy A-Rab -- Ben Ornstein
Betty -- Kirstin Rizzi Baby John -- Tedd
Bourgeois Clarice -- Stacy Kadesch Big
Deal -- Jeremy Browne Gidget Nicole
Archambault Diesel -- Adam Lyons
Graziella -- Becky Kauffman Gee-Tar -- John
McNamara Minnie -- Stephanie
Taylor Mouthpiece Chris Lakin Mary
Lou Kathleen Keefe Riff -- Bill Hurley
Pauline -- Laura
Hill Snowboy Peter OKeefe Peggy Sue
-- Sara Nadeau
Velma -- Amy Renczkowski SHARKS Anxiou
s -- Eddie Figueira Anita --
Elise Bourgeois Bernardo -- Michael Frade
Consuelo -- Allison Squires Chino -- Mike Wood
Estella -- Susan
Chaves Indio -- David Child
Francesca -- Tara Conway Juano -- Daniel Kircher
Juanita -- Ashley Correia Moose
-- Jeff Bartell
Lolita -- Catie Rizzi Nibbles -- Seth Ornstein
Lourdes -- Sarah Green Pepe -- Bo
Albertson Margarita -- Sara
Worrest Toro -- Nelson Santos
Rosalia - Jessica Philbin
Teresita
-- Kim David Dream Maria -- Jennifer
Hennessy Dream Tony -- Peter O'Keefe 'Somewhere'
Soloist -- Kathleen Keefe
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ACT TWO SC 1 An Apartment
915 pm I Feel Pretty .. Maria,
Consuela, Rosalia,
Francesca Shark Girls
Ballet Sequence.. Maria, Tony,
Dream Maria, Dream Tony and
Company Somewhere . Kathleen
Keefe SC 2 An Alley
1000 pm
Gee, Officer Krupke ......
Jets SC 3 Marias Bedroom
1130 pm A Boy Like
That / I Have a Love .. Anita Maria
SC 5 Docs Drugstore
1140 pm SC 6 The Cellar of
Docs Drugstore 1150
pm SC 7 The Street
Midnight
Finale ... Maria Tony

and Company

• ACT ONE
• SC 1 The Street Day One - 500 pm
• Prologue .. Sharks Jets
• Jets Song . Riff Jets
• SC 2 Behind Docs Drugstore
  530 pm
• Somethings Coming .... Tony
• SC 3 Bridal Shop
  600 pm
• SC 4 The Gym
  1000 pm
• Dance at the Gym ... Company
• Maria .. Tony
• SC 5 An Alleyway
  1100 pm
• Tonight .......... Maria
  Tony
• America Anita, Rosalia, Shark
  Girls
• SC 6 Docs Drugstore
  Midnight
• Cool .. Riff Jets
• SC 7 Bridal Shop
  Next Day - 530 pm
• One Hand, One Heart ... Maria
  Tony

There will be a 15 minute intermission
between Acts One and Two
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PRODUCTION STAFF Stage Direction
Bill
Grady Music Direction
Maureen
Bourgeois Choreographer
Brian
Delaney Producers
Rob Nierintz Julie Murrman
Orchestra Piano/Conductor
Maureen
Bourgeois Trumpet
Bob Berardino Erik Warme Reeds

Ben Petrucci Flute/Piccolo

Marin Wall Trombone

Michelle Benoit Bass

Charles Seivard Percussion
Bruce
Hanahan Mike Dugas Stage/Technical Crews
Shannon Smith Heidi Leinonen Rob Nierintz
Chris Moeckel Dana Prentiss Meghan Hoseason
Emily Fagan Jess Hoseason Matt Michaud Costumes
Rob Nierintz
Linnea Lakin Heidi Leinonen Joan Nierintz
Julie
Murrman Set Design/Construction
Bill Grady Rob
Nierintz Jon Fitch Judy
McNamara Dana Prentiss Ann Smith
Leeann Phoenix Hannah Prentiss Joan
Nierintz Anna Barss-Bailey
Jess Phoenix Tickets
Victoria Rose, Bigelow Public
Library, Basket Beanery House

Mona Murrman