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West Side Story: Music Analysis
The musical direction and sound design in the Orlando Shakespeare Theater's production of West Side Story contributed to its success and excellence. The musical director of this production is Steve MacKinnon, and the sound designer is Craig Beyrooti. The production contained a live orchestra on stage for the music. The music reflected the tone of the scene and the play. As I walked into the theater, I was greeted by the sound of old Jazz that in some moments turned into suspenseful music. This music gave me the vibe and feeling that something bad, although I did not know what would happen at some point in the play. The musical direction and sound design in the song "A Boy Like That/I Have a Love" show that it was well thought out. The music
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