Research, Analyze, and Respond: West Side Story and the Character of Anybodys

Research, Analyze, and Respond: West Side Story and the Character of Anybodys

by Drama Teacher Academy

Students will research how the character of Anybodys was changed from a tomboy in the original West Side Story movie (and musical) to a transgender character (played by nonbinary actor iris
menas) in the 2021 Steven Spielberg version. Students will research the change through articles and video and come to their own conclusions about the change. Students will then apply what they have learned by creating their own scenes with a character change.

• Social Awareness Document