ACTION:
Male | Any Ethnicity | Age:
20 - 30 | Role Type:
Supporting | Vocal Range:
baritone, One of the ace men of the Jets. Featured solo in Gee, Officer Krupke. Like some of the others, his nickname is indicative of his personality; he is very bad-temper
...more ANITA:
Female | Hispanic | Age:
25 - 30 | Role Type:
LeadingFeisty and assertive. She dispenses older sister advice to Maria and tries to shield her from the dangers of the gangs. Bernardo’s girlfriend and Maria’s friend. P
...more ANYBODYS:
Female | Any Ethnicity | Age:
15 - 25 | Role Type:
SupportingA spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. The other Jets mock her for her ambitions, but generally appreciate her company. Full of energy an
...more BERNARDO:
Male | Hispanic | Age:
25 - 35 | Role Type:
LeadingA proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for himself and his friends. Maria’s brother and Anita’s b
...more CHINO:
Male | Hispanic | Age:
20 - 25 | Role Type:
SupportingAn angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo.
DOC:
Male | Any Ethnicity | Age:
50 - 75 | Role Type:
SupportingThe owner of the candy store where the Jets hang out. He tries to guide the Jets youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. Old fashioned and wise in his w
...more KRUPKE:
Male | Any Ethnicity | Age:
30 - 60 | Role Type:
SupportingThe local beat cop. He has no patience for the gang’s conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between them. Regularly mocked by the local gangs.
MARIA:
Female | Hispanic | Age:
18 - 21 | Role Type:
LeadingA hopeless romantic and innocent young girl. She falls in love with Tony and finds herself at the center of the violent conflict between the two gangs. Bernardo’s
...more RIFF:
Male | Any Ethnicity | Age:
18 - 26 | Role Type:
LeadingA spritely, quick-tempered leader. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish his own gang’s dominance. Tony’s best friend, he is eventually murdered by Bernar
...more SCHRANK:
Male | Any Ethnicity | Age:
40 - 60 | Role Type:
SupportingA local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic. Also plays the role of Glad Hand, a well-m
...more THE JET GIRLS:
Female | Any Ethnicity | Age:
18 - 30 | Role Type:
SupportingGraziella, Velma, Minnie, Clarice, Pauline.
THE JETS:
Male | Any Ethnicity | Age:
18 - 30 | Role Type:
SupportingDiesel, A-Rab, Baby John, Snowboy, Big Deal, Gee-Tar, Mouthpiece. Gee-Tar doubles as Tony’s understudy and Mouthpiece doubles as Riff’s understudy.
THE SHARKS:
Male | Hispanic | Age:
20 - 35 | Role Type:
SupportingPepe, Indio, Luis, Anxious, Nibbles. Nibbles doubles as Bernardo’s understudy.
THE SHARKS GIRLS:
Female | Hispanic | Age:
20 - 35 | Role Type:
SupportingRosalia, Consuelo, Francisca, Teresita, Estella, Margarita. Estella doubles as Maria’s understudy and Margarita doubles as Anita’s understudy.
TONY:
Male | Any Ethnicity | Age:
25 - 30 | Role Type:
LeadingA romantic young man and former leader of the Jets, he has found a new lifestyle now. Tony finds himself violently torn between his friendships and love. Falls in
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