I danced in a company of 'West Side Story' when I was very young. It was most of the original cast - Larry Kert, Chita Rivera - and Jerry Robbins directed. It was tough, a wonderful initiation for me.

Teri Garr

Cast Company Danced Directed Initiation Jerry Larry Me Most Original Side Story Tough Very West West Side Wonderful Young

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