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UNCSA "West Side Story" photos

With support from all five conservatories, UNCSA presented a new, fully staged, Broadway-caliber production of "West Side Story" in 2007. "West Side Story" was directed by Drama Dean Emeritus Gerald Freedman, who was assistant director of the original 1957 Broadway production and co-director of the 1980 Broadway revival. Former Chancellor John Mauceri served as musical director, and Kevin Backstrom staged Jerome Robbins' choreography.

Browse through our photo galleries below for a look at how "West Side Story" at UNCSA came to life. If you have student IDs to share or captions to add, please email content@uncsa.edu.

All photos by Donald Dietz.

Auditions

Anna Wood '08 and Katharine Elkington '08 audition for the part of Maria.Students wait to be called for their "West Side Story" auditions.Students participate in group auditions for "West Side Story" in Agnes de Mille Theatre.Students participate in group auditions for "West Side Story" in Agnes de Mille Theatre.Paloma Garcia-Lee '08 participates in group auditions for "West Side Story" in Agnes de Mille Theatre.Sharks or Jets? Drama students audition for "West Side Story" in Agnes De Mille Theatre.Gerald Freedman instructs students during group auditions.Anna Wood '08 and Paul Baswell '08 read lines during "West Side Story" auditions.John Mauceri instructs students during group auditions.

Behind the Scenes: On campus

John Mauceri conducts a "West Side Story" orchestra rehearsal.Orchestra rehearsal for "West Side Story."A student reviews costume designs for Anita in "West Side Story."A student attends her costume fitting for "West Side Story."Students in the costume shop review designs with a faculty member.A student works on costume patterns for "West Side Story."A film student captures behind the scenes footage of "West Side Story" prep in the D&P shops.A student works on the paint deck, preparing an aged piece of pipe for "West Side Story." Design & Production students work on several "West Side story" projects on the paint deck.Howard Jones touches up a painted backdrop on the paint deck.A student reviews the design for the "West Side Story" production on the Stevens Center stage.A scenic technology student works in the shop on "West Side Story."A student works in the scenic technology shop to prepare pieces for "West Side Story."A student welds a piece that will be used on stage in "West Side Story."A scenic technology student works in the shop on "West Side Story."Students build a tall set piece for "West Side Story."Gerald Freedman works with actors Katharine Elkington '08 and Jordan Brown '08 to prepare for their roles as Maria and Tony.Sharks rehearse scenes for "West Side Story."Rehearsal for "West Side Story"Rehearsal for "West Side Story"Rehearsal for "West Side Story"Rehearsal for "West Side Story"Anna Wood '08 as "Maria" and students in rehearsal for "West Side Story"

Behind the Scenes: Stevens Center

D&P students and faculty load in at the Stevens Center for "West Side Story."D&P students load in at the Stevens Center for "West Side Story."D&P students load in at the Stevens Center for "West Side Story."A lighting students sets up a rig at the Stevens Center.The stage for "West Side Story" takes shape at the Stevens Center.Students prepare the pit and the stage for rehearsals in the Stevens Center.Students see the completed set for "West Side Story" for the first time.Gerald Freedman addresses the "West Side Story" cast on stage.A student warms up in the pit before a "West Side Story" rehearsal.The conductor's stand is set for "West Side Story" rehearsal.A student prepares a wig backstage.Students rehearse a "West Side Story" scene at the Stevens Center.Katharine Elkington and Anna Wood stand on the famed "West Side Story" balcony.Full rehearsal for "West Side Story"Katharine Elkington '08 and Anna Wood '08 embrace backstage on a performance night.Musicians warm up backstage at Stevens Center before a performance.Paul Baswell '08 has his hair styled before a performance.Sharks prepare for one of their scenes.A stage manager closely watches the monitors backstage at the Stevens Center.The cast of "West Side Story" takes a bow.John Mauceri and Gerald Freedman compare notes after the opening night performance.

Performance

UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."Katharine Elkington ('08) as "Maria" and Jordan Brown ('08) as "Tony" in UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."Anna Wood ('08) as "Maria" and Paul Baswell ('08) as "Tony" in "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."Anna Wood ('08) as "Maria" and Paul Baswell ('08) as "Tony" in "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."UNCSA's 2007 production of "West Side Story."