

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Auditions: West Side Story
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: WEST SIDE STORY
Musical
Directed by Deric Kimler


AUDITIONS:
Friday, March 13th 6p-9p
Saturday, March 14th 12p-5p
Sunday, March 15th 1p-3p
Call Backs: Sunday, March 15th at 3p
Location: Corn Stock Theatre Center
Show Dates: May 29th - June 6th at 7:30p (Monday 6/1 &amp; Tuesday 6/2 no shows)

Auditions open to all performers 16 &amp; up by date of Auditions
Please sign up for an audition slot on the form below.


SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BA4AA2CA1FF2-61966118-west 


WHAT TO EXPECT AUDITIONS: 
People need to bring at least 32 bars of music of your choice, please bring hard copies of your music so our accompanist can play. We will vocalize everyone and have a dance audition that will be taught day off. Call backs information will be given at the auditions. 


WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 
Dancer's who can sing and are preferably human and capable of telling a story/empathy. Being a part of this show is going to be more than being a part of West Side Story, it's going to be telling the story that is as old as time and help show our community that we all have a part to play in making our community a better, more inviting and space to live. 


HOW WE WILL CAST:
We will cast 32-38 people. The Jets will be cast as predominantly white or light skinned individuals and the Sharks will be cast as Hispanic and NonHispanic Black or Indigenous people of color. We are highlighting facts, America has a race problem and part of that are people who "pass" and how people can graduate or lose privilege. We will be discussing much of this throughout the course of the show, if you'd like to be involved, and have more questions please email me at deric.kimler@gmail.com. 


PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Deric Kimler
Assistant Director: John Donlan
Stage Manager: Erin Pantages
Backstage Director: Vicente Arias Cruz
Music Director: Gayle Cooper
Orchestra Director: Jeff Neavor 
Choreography: Lily Hart
Choreography Development: Erica Franken 
Production Secretary: Jennifer Hodum
Recruitment &amp; Team Captain: Lisandra Torres
Costumes: Jill Moritz &amp; Darah Hannan
Set Design: Christine Paternoga &amp; Jack Clifford
Props: Jes King
Hair &amp; Make Up: Amy Williams 
Lights: Wayne Carey
Sound: Jace McCance
Marketing Liaison: Jeremiah Lee
Ramps: Erika Poch 
Selection Liaison: Trish Ballard 


SYNOPSIS:
West Side Story is a musical retelling of Romeo and Juliet, set in 1950s New York City, about the fierce rivalry between two teenage gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, whose conflict is tragically ignited when Tony (a former Jet) falls in love with Maria (the sister of the Sharks' leader, Bernardo) at a dance, leading to escalating violence and a fatal "rumble" that results in Tony's death, underscoring themes of love, prejudice, and gang violence. 


CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

MARIA (Shark) -  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   younger  sister.  Strong  soprano  voice.  
Range:  Bb3  -­‐  C6.  Some  dancing.  

TONY (Jet) -  A  romantic  young  man  and  former  leader  of  the  Jets,  he  has  found  a  new  lifestyle   now  that  doesn’t  involve  gangs.  Tony  finds  himself  violently  torn  between  his   friendships  and  love.  Falls  in  love  with  Maria  and  meets  an  unfortunate  death.   Genuinely  sweet  and  sincere.  Strong  tenor  voice.  Range:  Bb2  -­‐  Bb4.  Limited  dancing. 
  
RIFF (Jet) -  An  athletic,  quick-­‐tempered  leader  of  the  Jets.  He  seeks  to  eliminate  the  Sharks   and  establish  his  own  gang's  dominance.  Tony's  best  friend,  he  is  eventually  murdered   by  Bernardo.  Strong  singer.  Range:  Bb2  -­‐  G4.  Strong  dance  background  required.  

BERNARDO (Shark) -  A  proud,  strong,  handsome  man.  Bernardo  seeks  to  carve  out  territory  as  a   sense  of  identity  for  him  and  his  friends.  Maria's  brother  and  Anita's  boyfriend.  Leader   of  the  Sharks.  Limited  solo  singing.  Range:  Bb2  -­‐  Eb4.  Strong  dance  background  required.   

ANITA (Shark) -  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.   Strong  Alto  (belt).Range:  F3  -­‐  D5.  Strong  dance  background  required.   

CHINO (Shark) -  An  angry  and,  at  times,  naive  Shark  who  turns  murderous  and  vengeful.  Suitor   to  Maria  and  friend  of  Bernardo's.  Speaking  Role.  Dancing/Singing  required.  
 
LT. SCHRANK -  A  local  police  detective  frustrated  by  the  ongoing  violence   between  the  Jets  and  Sharks.  Blunt,  brash,  racist,  and  unapologetic.  Speaking  Role.  No   dance  background  required.  

OFFICER KRUPKE -  The  local  beat  cop.  He  has  no  patience  for  the  gangs  conflict  and  tries   to  keep  tensions  from  erupting  between  them.  A  little  dorky,  he  is  regularly  mocked  by   the  local  gangs.  Speaking  Role.  No  dance  background.  
 
DOC -  The  adult  owner  of  the  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  ways.   Speaking  Role.  No  dance  background.  
     
ACTION (Jet) -  The  most  quick-­‐tempered  member  of  the  Jets,  always  ready  for  a  fight.  Tenor
  
A- RAB (Jet) -  Slightly  less  quick  tempered  than  Action.  Baby  John's  best  friend.  Baritone.  

BABY JOHN (Jet) -  The  youngest  Jet,  is  beaten  up  during  the  opening  sequence.  Tenor.   

SNOWBOY (Jet) - Good dancer

BIG DEAL (Jet) - Good dancer
 
DIESEL (Jet) -  Second-­‐in-­‐command  of  the  Jets.  Leader  after  Riff's  death.  Baritone/Bass  

ANYBODYS (Jet) -  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.  Speaking  Role.  Dance  role.

PEPE (Shark) -  Gang  member,  Dancing/Singing  required.  Baritone.   

INDIO (Shark) -  Gang  member,  Dancing/Singing  required.  Tenor.   

LUIS (Shark) -  Gang  member,  Dancing/Singing  required.  Baritone/Bass.  

ANXIOUS(Shark) - Good dancer/ensemble 

NIBBLES (Shark) - Good dancer/ensemble 

GRAZIELLA (Jet) - Riff's girlfriend. Good dancer/ensemble 

VELMA (Jet) - Good dancer/ensemble

MINNIE (Jet) - Good dancer/ensemble 

CLARICE (Jet) - Good dancer/ensemble

PAULINE (Jet) - Good dancer/ensemble

ROSALIA (Shark) -   Indio’s  girlfriend,  more  demure,  not  too  bright,  Mezzo  Sop.   

CONSUELO (Shark) -  Tough,  young.  Pepe’s  girlfriend,    Alto. 
  
TERESITA (Shark) - good dancer/ensemble  

FRANCISCA (Shark) -  Young,  Luis’  girlfriend,  Soprano  

ESTELLA (Shark) - good dancer/ensemble 

MARGARITA (Shark) - good dancer/ensemble 

GLAD HAND:  Nerdy,  overly  cheerful  and  ill-­‐equipped  social  director  at  the  school  dance   (“Mambo”).  Speaking  role.  No  dance  background. 


IMPORTANT NOTE: In an effort to keep Corn Stock a safe space for minors, it is the theatre’s policy to conduct a background check for all volunteers. If you are cast in the production, Corn Stock will need your full legal name, email address, and phone number before rehearsals can proceed. An outside company (InquireHire) performs all background checks by sending you an email and/or text message with a link to fill out the necessary background check form. All information is sent through a secure server and CST sees none of your information. Background checks only flag crimes against children and no other records. Casting will be made official pending a successful background check.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Peoria
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61604
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- **full address**: 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61604

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
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