Historic West Bank Story Performance

>“A little singing, a little dancing, a lot of hummus” is what you’ll get from this “musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of competing falafel stands in the West Bank”.

The first stage adaptation of West Bank Story, the 2006 Oscar award winning film by Ari Sandel with music by Yuval Ron, will be performed by students at Wootton High School this Thursday, June 4, 2009 and Friday, June 5, 2009 at 7:30 PM.

Actor Mattia D’Affuso invited me to preview the performance. My behind-the-scenes peak showed a dedicated group of students intent on bringing a message of peace to our community. Their portrayal is certain to move you. Mattia plays David, an Israeli soldier, who falls in love with the beautiful Palestinian cashier Fatima, played by Jessica Futran. Despite the tension between their families who compete for restaurant patrons, the two struggle to be together.

Salah Czapary directs this completely student-run adaptation. The scenes transformed during rehearsal due to his obvious talent and all of the actors enthusiasm and spirit.

Different acts including dance groups, storytellers, and singers will entertain during the first act then after intermission, West Bank Story will be performed. Several peace organizations have been invited to set up booths in the lobby to pass out information.

Ambassadors are planning on attending this historic event, including the 2nd Secretary of the Egyptian Embassy and the 1st and 2nd Secretaries of the British Embassy. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to join them!

Will the couple succeed in overcoming all the societal barriers and hatred and wind up together? Since I wasn’t able to watch until the end and I haven’t seen the film, I’m very curious! Tickets are $5 and will be available two hours before each show at the box office. For information email WestBankStoryStage@gmail.com or call 301-452-4178.

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