In times when live events are essentially non-existent, the North Platte High School choir department had to get creative. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and government regulations outlawing groups of more than ten people together, the high school’s performances of “West Side Story” were cancelled in mid-March, just a few days before they were set to take place.
Now, nearly a month later, they are set to live stream a performance from a dress rehearsal of the show and audiences can watch at home. Leah Purdy, Director of Choirs at North Platte High, said a recording was saved from a dress rehearsal and now that is being used as the official performance on the live stream, which will be available to purchase and watch April 27th – May 3rd. The cost to stream it is $12, which includes a whole household and proceeds benefit the choir department for years to come.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Our full interview with Leah Purdy and her son Elliott, who performs in the show, can be heard below.
