A/N: Hello all! Since I'm talking to no one here, I'm going to say that I'm really happy with how my life's going right now. I finally have a friend (well, one that I see often) whom I can trust, and, even if he doesn't know it yet, I can honestly say that I've never been more confident in myself. Here's hoping!

Disclaimer: I don't own West Side Story, and I don't wish I did, because I'm scared of anything involving finances.


Consuelo, Francisca and Rosalia, though not official 'tech', are more than just the Shark's girls. They give the cast the extra incentive to make a move, which isn't usually what's in the script. In fact, it's always incredibly unexpected. For example, no one would have thought that Riff would find himself falling for Rosalia's charms, or Indio would be smitten with Velma. It just sort of happened. Offstage, no lines are drawn. No one is judged by the color of their skin, or the language they speak. Its just him, and her, and the girls who bring them together.

For music, the cast turns to Ice. Not only a talented actor and singer, he is their composer. He writes all the songs, all the music, and the show would be nothing without him. He often works closely with Bernardo, who tests out his blocking with him, since he is a dancer as well. The reclusive musician is often thrown into uncomfortable situations, but he doesn't mind, because he'll do anything for his friends, no matter what the cost.

Bernardo's the one who makes the dancing happen. He acts and sings, and even plays a part, but his main role is that of a choreographer. Without him, the fights would consist of wild punches thrown every which way and half the cast with broken bones, the dances of disorganized anarchy. Bernardo makes it all come alive, makes it seem almost surreal. Sure, it takes time. Taking what your cast can do, and combining it with what you can do. But seeing it all come together: the wild dances, the nerve-wracking fight scenes, the production as a whole- it s all worth it in the end.


A/N: Hope you enjoyed!

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