Unit 6: West Side Story (2020 revival) and Hamilton: Seeing People of Color Represented on Stage

Will they tell your story?
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?
Will they tell your story?
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?

 

Essential Questions:

  • How were Latinos represented in the original production of West Side Story?

  • How did Hamilton break down the barriers for People of Color in casting and representation?

  • How did the revival of West Side Story (2020) cast their show? And how did it become more inclusive?

  • Why is it important to see correct representation on the stage in diverse stories?