To the editor:

It goes without saying that the Lawrence Arts Center puts on high quality theater productions, but the Summer Youth Theater’s presentation of “West Side Story” has proved once again that the LAC inspires kids to take their talents to a new, incredible level. From the lead actors to the supporting cast, from the orchestra to the technicians, from the singing dancers to the dancing singers — this show was truly a joy to watch on opening night.

I encourage everyone to come in from the heat this weekend and spend a couple hours being transported to another place by our local theater talents. “When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way, from your first cigarette ’til your last dyin’ day…”