West Side Story
The entire cast dances except the adults. Maria and Tony dance very little.
THE JETS
Tony – the leader
Riff – his assistant – glowing, driving, intelligent, slightly whack
Diesel – The gang’s lieutenant – big, slow, steady, nice
Action – a catlike ball of fury
Baby John – youngest member of the gang – awed at everything including that he is a member of the gang
A-rab – his buddy – an explosive little ferret who enjoys everything and understands the seriousness of nothing
Big Deal
Gee-Tar
Mouthpiece
Tiger
Snowboy
THE SHARKS
Bernardo – the Leader – handsome, proud, fluid, a chip on his sardonic shoulder
Maria – his sister
Anita – his girl
Chino – his friend
Pepe
Indio
Luis
Anxious
Nibbles
Juano
Toro
Moose
JET GIRLS
Graziella
Velma
Minnie
Clarice
Pauline
Anybodys – acts like a tough guy
SHARK GIRLS
Rosalia
Consuelo
Teresita
Francisca
Estella
Margarita
THE ADULTS
Doc – a little middle-aged man
Schrank – strong, always in command; he had a charming, pleasant manner
Krupke – big, goon-like cop
Glad Hand – about 30 – he is “square”