SLVHS Presents West Side Story
San Lorenzo Valley High School is proud to present the landmark Broadway musical West Side Story, with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents. West Side Story, directed by Will Guilford, with music direction by Nicki Kerns and choreography by Whitney James-Heskett, is presented at the San Lorenzo Valley High School Performing Arts Center April 26 through May 6.
Inspired by the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story takes Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, and places them in the vibrant battleground of New York City’s West Side in the 1950s. Caught in the middle of the deep-seated rivalry between the Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks, and the white gang, the Jets, Maria and Tony discover that ancient grudges are no match for true love. Their warring factions, however, refuse to back down, and the “rumbles,” romance, and resentment lead the bloody path to the lovers’ ultimate, tragic conclusion. With soaring, sophisticated, and diverse melodies, energetic and athletic dance battles, and its remarkably salient social message, West Side Story remains one of American musical theatre’s most revolutionary and most loved treasures. This show includes a cast of over 40 actors, with nearly 20 students involved in technical production positions.
With recent events in Puerto Rico, SLVHS will have a donation container at each performance. The funds raised will be sent to a public school in Puerto Rico to support hurricane relief and rebuilding.
Performance Dates:
7:00 p.m. – April 26 and 28, May 3, 4 and 5
2:00 p.m. – April 29 and May 6
San Lorenzo Valley High School Performing Arts Center: 7105 Hwy 9, Felton