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West Side Story as presented by Bellvue Academy of Performing Arts (opens AIMS in a new tab)
In conclusion, this production of West Side Story was a triumph.
Summary by Stageify
An AIMS adjudication of Bellvue Academy of Performing Arts' youth production of West Side Story, seen on 2 March 2025. The adjudicator calls the choice of show ambitious and finds the staging polished and emotionally engaging, with clear storytelling, high-quality musical direction, and strong Tony and Maria. The choreography is age-appropriate and stylish, though more variety and fuller chorus involvement are suggested. Lighting, sound and set are praised, with minor notes on microphone reverb and scene-change pacing, and growth areas include eye focus, use of vertical staging and emotional risk-taking.
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