Actors Audition For Musical "Newsies"
"Newsies" the musical castng actors. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions & fight for what's right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. Additional info: Invited callbacks will be held on January 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Performance Dates: April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, & 21. TWO weekends! Sorry, no Livestreaming is available for this title. Rehearsals Begin: January 29 Approximate Main Cast Size: 35 - Not every person who auditions will be cast. Please see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.
44 roles
The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Vocal range: A4 – Bb2
Les’s straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Vocal range: A4-D3
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourceful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,” Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key. Vocal range: F5-A3
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause.
Runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper- pusher.
Oscar and Morris Delancey: Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.
Oscar and Morris Delancey: Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.
A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack. Vocal range: F4- C3
The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming.
Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the Newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. Vocal range: E5-F3
Allows the Newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.
Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.
Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper.
Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.
Pulitzer’s barber.
The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building.
Female performers at Medda’s Theater.
Introduces Medda's act.
The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies.
Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”
A newspaper customer.
Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One.
The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike.
A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
Various roles requiring singing & dancing.
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