05/28/2026
✨Meet The Cast of West Side Story✨
Marissa Pedersen as Velma
1. What is one thing you like and dislike about your character? My favorite thing about my character is just how she’s just so happy to be there with the Jets! She is so full of life, especially when she’s dancing, and that makes her so much fun to play.
2. What is your favorite number to perform in the show? My favorite number in the show to do is probably Dance at the Gym because of how amazing and iconic the
choreography is! I also love how it’s one of those
numbers where we all get to dance, connect, and have so much fun, and that makes it really special to perform.
3. What message hits you most from the show and why? The message I hope people take away from the show is that even when the world feels dark because of hate, cruelty, and division, love and hope still matter. This show reminds us how powerful love can be, but also how important it is to choose kindness, understanding, and compassion before it is too late.
4. Why should everyone come see “West Side Story”? Honestly there are so many reasons! The amount of hard work and dedication this cast and staff have given every single night, the crazy amount of talent that is up on that stage, and not to mention the AMAZING dance numbers you’ll get to see
