Riff – A 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 Bernardo. Gender: male presenting, Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2. Must be able to dance.

Tony – A 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 love to Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere. Gender: male presenting, Vocal range top: Bb4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2.

Bernardo – A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for he and his friends. Maria’s brother and Anita’s boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks. Gender: male presenting,Vocal range top: Eb4, Vocal range bottom: Bb2. Must be able to dance.

Maria – A 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 sister. Puerto Rican. Gender: female presenting, Vocal range top: C6, Vocal range bottom: Bb3.

Anita – Feisty 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. Puerto Rican. Gender: female presenting, Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: F3. Must be able to dance.

Chino – An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo’s. Gender: male presenting.

Anybodys – A 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 and heart. Gender: female presenting.

Ensemble – Jets, Sharks, Jets Girls, Sharks Girls. Must all be proficient dancers.