West Side Story
The 2000 Davitt College Production
Something's Coming
Jets and Sharks clash on the streets of New York. Relive Davitt College's milestone stage production of West Side Story from 2000.
■ The Story
Set in a New York ghetto, West Side Story explores the bitter rivalry between two teenage street gangs: the Jets and the Sharks. Amidst prejudice, hatred, and violence, a tragic romance blossoms when Tony falls in love with Maria, the sister of the Shark leader. Transforming Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet into a modern context, their forbidden love triggers a chain of events leading to a fateful rumble and a poignant search for hope in the final resolution.
■ The Production
Staged at Davitt College in March 2000 under the coordination of Project Manager Tommy O'Malley, this massive production was directed and choreographed by Peter Kennedy. Driven primarily as a Transition Year project with students deeply involved in set construction, staging, and publicity, the show featured musical direction by Phil Duffy and live accompaniment, culminating in unforgettable public performances and a special trip to Liverpool in May.
Prior Staging
Returning to Davitt College after its initial 1985 production, welcoming past cast members.
Liverpool Trip
Transition year cast celebrated their achievement with a special tour trip to Liverpool in May.
Student Project
Driven entirely by students handling production, sets, construction, and publicity.
Orchestra
Conducted by Phil Duffy
Featuring live musical accompaniment led by John Flatley with flute, bass, and percussion.
Musical Numbers
Relive the energy and rhythm of the timeless Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim score performed across every 2000 show.
Act One
11 NumbersPrologue
Instrumental
Jet Song
Riff (Michael Gannon) & Jets
Something's Coming
Tony (Fergal McBride)
The Dance at the Gym
Instrumental
Maria
Tony (Fergal McBride)
Balcony Scene
Maria (Rosemary Joyce) & Tony (Fergal McBride)
America
Anita (Aoife Ralph), Rosalia (Edel Corcoran) & Girls
Cool
Riff (Michael Gannon) & Jets
One Hand, One Heart
Tony (Fergal McBride) & Maria (Rosemary Joyce)
Tonight (Quintet)
Maria (Rosemary Joyce), Tony (Fergal McBride), Anita (Aoife Ralph), Riff (Michael Gannon) & Bernardo (Joseph Corcoran)
The Rumble
Instrumental
Act Two
6 NumbersI Feel Pretty
Maria (Rosemary Joyce) & the Girls
Ballet Sequence
Instrumental, Tony (Fergal McBride), Maria (Rosemary Joyce) & a Girl
Gee, Officer Krupke
The Jets
A Boy Like That / I Have a Love
Maria (Rosemary Joyce) & Anita (Aoife Ralph)
Taunting Scene
Instrumental
Finale
Maria (Rosemary Joyce) & Tony (Fergal McBride)
New York Streets Gallery
Explore highlights from our historical photo archive showcasing the cast, gang portraits, rehearsals, and classic 2000 performances.
The Sharks
Jet Girls and Jet Boys
West Side Story Rehearsals
Greg Carls as Action
West Side Story Cast
The Production Team
The creative leaders, directors, stage crew, and production committees who brought West Side Story to life in 2000.
Tommy O'Malley
Phil Duffy
Peter Kennedy
Agnes Nyland
Assisted by Transition Year Art Class
Seamus Swift
Assisted by Transition Year Students & Padraic Moran
Caitriona O'Donnell, Bernie Rowland & Deirdre Gibbons
Peter Casby
Martin O'Boyle
Tracey Britton & Cathy Flemming
Mary Greally & Caitriona O'Donnell
Emer Molloy
Padraic Walsh & Mary Greally
Administration & Support
Padraic Walsh
Mary Nugent & Rita Callan
Mr. Patsy Noone
Ioseph McGowan
The Cast
Meet the talented student cast who brought the iconic characters, gang rivalries, and tragic romance of West Side Story to our stage.
Fergal McBride
Rosemary Joyce
Michael Gannon
Joseph Corcoran
Aoife Ralph
Andrew Lynch
Gregory Earls
Sean Walsh
Gearoid Muldowney
Aidan Horan
Chris Doherty
Edmund Lavin
Alan Reilly
Amanda Corbett
Danielle Case
Maria Griffin
Amanda Mulberry (Consuelo), Edel Corcoran (Rosalia), Niamh Deffley, Laura Gilligan, Rita Kilroy, Susan McAndrew, Aoife McTigue, Hellen Duffy, Marian Quinn, Tracey O'Malley, Prisulla Murphy, Cristine Kennedy, Patricia Dillan, Aisling McDonagh & Emer Molloy
Brendan Munnelly (Officer Krupke), Seamus Kelly (Schrank), Kevin McMorrow (Glad Hand), Gerard King (Doc)
Sandra Bourke, Danielle Case, Amanda Corbett, Maria Griffin, Sandra Fitzgibbon, Carol Kilcoyne, Sinead McNicholas, Claire Philbin, Nichola Moran, Rosemary McDonnell, Marilyn Lavin, Siobhan McNally, Michelle Kilcoyne & Caroline Naughton
John Lavin, Joe Corcoran, John Durkan, Chris Walsh, Kenneth Heneghan, Stephen Jennings, Joe Kearns, Michael McDonnell, Brendan Tierney, Colm Jordan & Scott McArthur
Special Thanks
With sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and contributed to our 2000 production of West Side Story.
School Community
Principal Mr. Patsy Noone, Transition Year Coordinator Joseph McGowan, staff, and students for making our stage production a success.
Stage & Construction
Seamus Swift, Padraic Moran, and Transition Year students for set building, staging, and backstage construction.
Music & Orchestra
Musical Director Phil Duffy, orchestra leader John Flatley, and our talented student musicians.
Sponsors & Audience
AIB Bank, Hurst Heating & Plumbing Supplies, local Castlebar advertisers, and our loyal audience for supporting the arts.
