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CA – Performing Arts (Appreciation)
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | July 10, 2025-July 17, 2025
Thursday: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM
The story of West Side Story began more than 75 years ago. From its earliest conception as East Side Story to its ground-breaking Broadway run and the award-winning film, West Side Story has become an icon of American culture. This class begins with the creation of the original stage version of West Side Story and then brings the story to the making of the 1961 film and present day.
This offering meets for a total of 2 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Powderly
POWDERLY, THOMAS — B.S., Niagara University, M.P.S., New School for Social Research, C.T.C., The Travel Institute. Native New Yorker, circumnavigator, lifelong theatre enthusiast. Numerous travel industry leadership positions, awards and honors including Honorary Captain of the QE2. (CA324, D286, G479, G482)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington