Page 4 - Boca Exposure - November '19

Page 4, Boca Exposure

West Side Story At Lauderhill
The Singles Scene Column from page 3

We also have a television Performing Arts Center Through Dec. 1
show in the making. That
will take a while to complete,
but please keep following One of Broadway’s most memorable and iconic since and am truly amazed at how contemporary it remains
me on Facebook for news pieces of musical theatre, West Side Story, is currently today. It is a story that I am honored to be able to tell.
about the TV show. I am on the stage of The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in “My journey with West Side has been a long one,” she
happy to announce, we have Thank you Seabreeze collaboration with Broadway Palm, as the first production continues. “I auditioned for the role of Maria many times and at
REVVED up our office Publications for believing in their brand-new Broadway at the LPAC series. The many levels. One of my most memorable experiences was this
and we have added some in love (and me) for TEN show will run through Dec. 1. past year when I had the wonderful opportunity of making it to
incredible new CUPIDS to years now. Looking forward Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to the final round of callbacks for the upcoming 2020 Broadway
the TEAM. We had to do to TWENTY more years modern-day New York City as two young idealistic lovers revival, auditioning for Ivo Van Hove, the director. In any case,
it, as our phones have been with all of you! #Gratitude find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the I’m so ecstatic to finally play Maria and be able to share her
ringing off the hook, in a very #GoodVibeNEWS #THEbest “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. The story story.”
positive way. This is typical #DontEatTheApple of their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence, Jacob Tarconish has given a lot of thought to the relevance
holiday inspiration that we and prejudice became one of the most innovative, heart- of the play in today’s world, and to his character: “The Sharks
witness every November, but this time it is even more special wrenching musicals of all time, and the subject matter is as and Jets are in this world of divisiveness, racism and xenophobia,
due to the number of the coming new year. No one wants to be relevant today as it was when the show opened in 1957. and then you have two people fall in love and realize everything
solo or single on New Years Eve 2020. Can you imagine? So, West Side Story was written by Arthur Laurents. The we’ve been told to believe is wrong. We’re all just people whose
aim true to you and love and light, and make the call to your musical’s score was composed by Leonard Bernstein, and differences aren’t a reason to hate each other, they’re what make
favorite matchmaker. Hotlines are open 7 days a week from the show was choreographed by Jerome Robbins, who us exciting and magical, and we see what happens when two
9 to 9 at 561-630-9696 (XOXO). *All calls are confidential. won a Tony Award for his work. The collaboration also people challenge those barriers and try to tear them down,” he
#CallStartLove #CupidAimsHERArrowAtYOU marked the Broadway debut of a then unknown lyricist/ says. “I think in our country today, there’s a lot of that same
#RevolveToEvolve #TellYourFriends #RevolutionDating composer, Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim was contracted divisiveness and there’s also a sense of drastically changing
#ReadTheSigns #NYE2020comingsoon to write the lyrics for the show after composer Bernstein beliefs, which makes West Side Story such a powerful and
decided that he needed to concentrate solely on the music. wonderful piece of theatre to be a part of.
(Sondheim originally declined the offer, but his mentor, “I think a lot of people have a side of Tony in them,” he
Oscar Hammerstein, convinced him to do it, telling him he continues. “He’s got a job, he’s at a point in his life where he’s
would benefit from the experience.) grown past what his friends are still doing, but he’s kind of
The production’s Artistic Producer, Brian Enzman, has dissatisfied. He’s got all this energy and ambition, but nothing
cast Alexa Lopez and Jacob Tarconish as the show’s star- really to use it on. Then, he meets Maria and his world instantly
crossed lovers, Maria and Tony. changes. He realizes, ‘I’ve found someone who understands me,
“ West Side Story was the first piece of musical theater who sees me, and I would do absolutely anything and everything
I had ever seen live, it was the first thing that sparked my to be with her,’ and suddenly he’s alive again, he’s using that drive
passion for performing, and so it holds an extremely special again, and it makes him feel like he’s superhuman. I think people
place in my heart,” 17-year old Lopez, a senior at the can absolutely identify with that sense of longing and passion.”
American Heritage School in Plantation, explains. “Looking Ticket prices range from $35 to $55 and are available online
back, I remember how moved I was by the rich music, the at https://lpacfl.com/or by calling (954) 777-2055. Performances
actors, and the relevant story they were telling. I saw myself are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and
on stage that night, and was able to, as a Cuban-American, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 p.m. There will not be
My Freeport friends and I decades ago: Many international deeply identify with Maria. I’ve carried this show with me a performance on Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day.
now, we have all reconnected since the storm. #RealBFFs
#BahamaLove #WorldLove #EnvironmentalLaw
Arthur Adler Honored from page 1 projects assisting children and their families in need
in Palm Beach County. Since its inception, Boca West
“Arthur Adler has made a tremendous impact in Children’s Foundation has provided project funding in
the community and improved the lives of thousands of excess of $9 million.
local children,” said Pam Weinroth, executive director/ The partner programs include American Association
COO of Boca West Children’s Foundation. “His passion, of Caregiving Youth, Boca Helping Hands, Boca Raton
energy, and ability to inspire others have set a wonderful Children’s Museum, Boca Raton Police Athletic League,
example. We are excited to celebrate all that he has Bound for College, Boys & Girls Clubs, Caridad Center,
helped us accomplish for our kids.” Eda and Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation
Funds raised at the gala will benefit at-risk Inc., Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program at Florida
children and their families in Palm Beach County. Atlantic University, Florida Atlantic University’s TOPS
The organization funds project-based programming Summer Band Camp, Florence Fuller Child Development
at 25 local children’s organizations, allowing Boca Centers, Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options,
West Children’s Foundation to reach more than 5,000 JAFCO Children’s Ability Center, Jewish Federation
children in meaningful ways. Boca West Children’s of South Palm Beach County, Junior League of Boca
Foundation volunteers give more than 45,000 hours of Raton Diaper Bank, KidSafe Foundation, Nat King Cole
their time annually to its partner agencies with which Generation Hope, Place of Hope-Rinker Campus, Red
the organization works. Apple Supplies – Education Foundation of PBC, Rotary
For more information, contact Pam Weinroth, Club of Boca Raton, SCOPE, SOS Children’s Village,
executive director of Boca West Children’s Foundation Sweet Dream Makers, Unicorn Children’s Foundation
at (561) 509-5222 or visit bocawestfoundation.org. Academy, and Youth Activity Center.
About Boca West Children’s Foundation For mor e information, visit www.
Boca West Children’s Foundation was launched in bocawestfoundation.org, call (561) 488-6980 or email
November of 2010. Its mission is to identify and fund foundation@bocawestcc.org.

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