West Side Story Help?

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West Side Story Help?#1
Posted: 4/18/15 at 7:46am

Hey peoples-

I just got cast as Graziella in West Side Story. Apparently, she is the lead Jet girl. Does anyone know what this character does? I haven't gotten a hold of the script yet. Also, we have to get our own costumes...which is slightly angering, but does anyone have any suggestions on where to get some good period costumes? Thanks for any help!

dramamama611

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West Side Story Help?#2
Posted: 4/20/15 at 10:52am

It's not a very big role, but she'll be highlighted in a few scenes. The movie has her in Cool, but I can't remember if she is in the stage version -- but I don't think so. She's Riff's girlfriend.

Costume wise, a long pencil skirt with a thick belt and a sweater set (tight) would work well.

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West Side Story Help?#2
Posted: 4/20/15 at 10:59am

Congrats!
Graziella is Riff's Girl in West Side Story. She mainly dances with the Jets:
(I think she's the redhead)

http://youtu.be/wugWGhItaQA

(Orange dress in this one)

http://youtu.be/aenJ5V43Xvk

The full mambo:

http://youtu.be/II2uaRmlQNg

She also has a few lines here and there. The script is online somewhere. I hope this helped.

WOSQ

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West Side Story Help?#3
Posted: 4/21/15 at 10:49am

Watch the film for costume ideas.

A true pencil skirt may be difficult to dance in. You may need a deep pleat or two so the skirt will also flair as needed, but then return to the pencil shape.

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West Side Story Help?#4
Posted: 4/29/15 at 11:30pm

In the movie I know she says, "I and Velma ain't dumb!"

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