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Article: `WEST SIDE STORY' WAS JUMPING-OFF POINT FOR CAREERS
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- Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current)
- Article date:
- July 11, 2006
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"West Side Story" is a timeless tale with mythology, Shakespeare
and theater all capitalizing on the tragedy. For Evansville, the
stage production also has a history.
This summer marks the second time the Evansville- Vanderburgh
School Corp. and Public Education Foundation have presented the
production. The first was in 1995.
For many of the original cast members, "West Side Story" was an
inspiring experience that marked the beginning of successful careers
in theater. Three are in New York City, two are in Nashville, Tenn.,
and one is dancing in Las Vegas, but all pay tribute to the summer
musicals as a vital steppingstone.
"It was one of the best experiences I've ever had," said David ...