A record numbers of students turned out recently to audition for a part in the Clayton Youth Theater’s upcoming play, West Side Story.
In all, 73 students tried hard to earn a place in the August 5-6 production, with only a little more than half winning roles or a place in the crew.
“The theater has seen steady growth since its founding in 2007,” said Director Nikki Dyke. “West Side Story marks CYT’s eighth production.”
Led by Dyke, Music Director Amy King and Choreographer Dawn Carlson, the cast and crew of West Side Story consists of 45 area 7th-12th graders, representing 17 schools--Clayton High School, Corinth Holders High School, West Johnston High School, South Johnston High School, Princeton High School, Johnston County Middle College High School, Johnston County Early College Academy, Clayton Middle School, Riverwood Middle School, Cleveland Middle School, Four Oaks Middle School, Archer Lodge Middle School, Smithfield Middle School, Holly Grove Middle School, St. Thomas More Academy, St. Timothy’s School and East Wake Academy.
Here’s a look at the players:
TONY
Michael Devine
MARIA
Hailey Spencer
RIFF
Spencer Kapral
BERNARDO
Miguel Latorre
ANITA
Jordan Monk
JETS
ACTION - Kevin Thorne
A-RAB - Ian Garnish
BABY JOHN - Charlie Putnam
DIESEL - Kibre Ethridge
SNOWBOY - Tanner Stone
SHARKS
CHINO - Ty Myatt
Braxton Brewington
Benjamin Goldman
Markeese King
Alex Murphy
JET GIRLS
ANYBODYS - Reilly Garnish
VELMA - Jessica Norris
Kacie Bagley
Jordan Biggers
Taylor Outlaw
Tiffany Ryan
Gabby Scott
Taylor Watkins
Sydney Williams
SHARK GIRLS
CONSUELO - Jessica Rogers
FRANCISCA - Lorrisa Gawthorpe
ROSALIA - Jana Horton
Jamie Barbour
Sarah Edwards
Jamie Gonzalez
Kristian-Lyn Meyer
DOC / GLAD HAND
Calvin Ferguson
SCHRANK
Matt Norris
KRUPKE
Charlie Spencer
TECHNICAL CREW
Austin Byrd
Caitlyn Chrisp
Christina Deloatch
Savannah Fox
Shelby Houck
Brick Ingle
Jordan Johns
Katie McCluskey
Julia Minton
Denim Patrowicz
Victoria Peach
West Side Story will be performed at The Clayton Center August 5-6.
Tickets can be purchased by calling The Clayton Center box office at 919-553-1737.
For further information about the Clayton Youth Theater, please visit the Theater web site at www.claytonyouththeater.com