Episode Two: Go inside the rehearsal room of Casa Manana's upcoming production of WEST SIDE STORY. You'll never believe what the cast has learned in only three days!
West Side Story features an all-star cast including Addie Morales and "Maria" and John Riddle as "Tony." Ms. Morales is a graduate of Casa Mañana's critically-acclaimed Apprentice Program and a sophomore at Baldwin Wallace University. Mr. Riddle was last seen on Broadway in The Visit starring Chita Rivera. Newcomers Cassidy Stoner, Sean Ewing and Adam Soniak star as "Anita," "Bernardo," and Riff," respectively, and audiences will also see the familiar faces of David Coffee as "Doc and Gladhand," Bob Reed as "Officer Krupke" and Greg Dulcie as "Lt. Schrank." Other cast members include: Alexandra Cassens, Cristina Castro, Courtney Chilton, Amber Marie Flores, Domanick Hubbard, Bryan Ingram, Adam Jepsen, Kwame David Lilly, Jill B. Nicholas, PJ Palmer, Morgan Parmley, Bailey Poe, Taylor Ratliff, Drew Redington, Jacob Rivera-Sanchez, Olivia Sharber, MichaEl Anthony Sylvester, Sam Wolf and Trevor J. Wright.
West Side Story is directed by Eric Woodall and choreographed by Jeremy Dumont. Mr. Woodall most recently directed Big River and On Golden Pond at Casa Mañana. In addition to directing, Mr. Woodall is a casting director for Tara Rubin Casting, and has cast several Broadway shows including Miss Saigon, Aladdin, LES MISERABLES and Mamma Mia. Mr. Dumont choreographs and teachers throughout the Metroplex. His most recent work at Casa Mañana includes Seussical JR and Spamalot.
Additional creative team members include Edward Robinson as music director, Bob Lavallee as scenic designer, Samuel Rushen as lighting designer, Kyle McCord as Sound Designer, Tammy Spencer as costume designer and Catherine Petty-Rogers as hair, wig and makeup designer.
Ticket prices range from $45 to $79 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or by visiting www.casamanana.org. Tickets are also available at the Casa Mañana Theatre box office, 3101 West Lancaster Avenue in Fort Worth.
Performance dates and times are as follows: Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 10 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at 2p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m.
Are you an avid theatergoer? We're looking for people like you to share your thoughts and insights with our readers. Team BroadwayWorld members get access to shows to review, conduct interviews with artists, and the opportunity to meet and network with fellow theatre lovers and arts workers.
Videos