Freshman Cat Rugari is on the cast of West Side Story as a member of the Jets.
What made you want to try out for West Side Story?
I love singing and acting and musicals are a mixture of the two.
Were you always interested in acting and drama?
Yes, I always love being on stage and performing. It takes people out of reality a bit.
 Did West Side Story spark your interest to audition or were you always interested?
I was always interested but when I heard that the musical was West Side Story, it made me even more excited to audition.
What part are you in the play?
My name is Janie and I am an ensemble Jet girl.
Did many of your friends try out?
Yes, most of my really close friends auditioned and since everyone got in, we’ve got to spend a lot of time together.