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http://www.playbill.com/article/sierra-boggess-withdraws-from-west-side-story-concert Sierra has withdrawn from the production!  “After much reflection, I've realized that if I were to do this concert, it would once again deny Latinas the opportunity to sing this score, as well as deny the IMPORTANCE of seeing themselves represented onstage. And that would be a huge mistake.

I am a singer/actor of Asian background in Australia and I also sit on the committee of the Actors Equity Diversity Committee here in Oz. I noticed many argue that if people from all minority backgrounds should be able play roles such as Caucasian characters in Hamilton, why can't Caucasian people play other roles? Yes at the end of the day the best job should go to the best person. But this argument only stands IF there was a level playing field! When there is this equality, then go for it! There is a very simple and straight to the point explanation using bowls of chocolate covered raisins that our committee found online to explain what I mean. I thought I'd share it here. http://timemachineyeah.tumblr.com/post/58648290519/this-is-a-jar-full-of-major-characters