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Singing Audition for "Newsies" Show

York, PA, United States
ID: 267228Exp: 8/13/2024
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The company is holding auditions for "Newsies" show and looking for performers, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: 6 PERFORMANCES: October 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:00 pm October 6 and 13 at 3:00 pm Please prepare ONE of the following Monologues ( see the attachment) MUSIC: (All) Please prepare ONE Verse and One Chorus of your favorite Disney song. Please bring an instrumental or karaoke track to sing along too. Accompaniment will NOT be provided. No acapella preferred. Please apply if interested.

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35 roles

Jack KellyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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 very loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: B3

LesMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Davey’s cheeky younger sibling, is excited by the newsies’ freedom and loves their independent lifestyle. This pint-sized charmer should present as younger than the other newsies Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B3

CrutchieMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Jack’s best friend and a dedicated newsie with a “bum leg” from polio that causes pain, but helps sell more papes. Walking with the assistance of a crutch doesn’t define the ever-positive newsie, so look for an actor who can portray Casey’s goofy-sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

DaveyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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, cast a strong actor and singer who can lead “Seize the Day” while smartly portraying the brains of the resistance. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Katherine PlumberFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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, Katherine should be a strong singer with excellent diction for her showstopping number, “Watch What Happens.” Because Katherine and Jack possess a strong bond, consider auditioning these roles together to get a sense of the performers’ repartee. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Medda LarkinFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Inspired by the African- American vaudeville performer, Aida Overton-Walker, A big-voiced singer and star of the Bowery (see the “Dramaturgy” document in Downloadable Resources). A proud supporter of the newsies, she offers her theater as a safe haven for their revolution. Look for a performer who can portray this astute entertainer with great comic delivery, while standing firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3

WieselMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Aka “Weasel”. A disgruntled paper-pusher who uses the Delancey brothers as his muscle, runs distribution for the World and has little patience or sympathy for the newsies. Feel free to incorporate this actor into the newsies ensemble when possible.

Joseph PulitzerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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. For this non-singing role, cast a strong actor with a sharp and imposing presence.

BunsenMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulitzer’s bookkeeper who helps Pulitzer come up with the idea to raise the newsies’ price per paper.

HannahFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulitzer’s secretary who is a clever advocate for the newsies.

PatMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An efficient stage manager who introduces Medda’s act.

Governor Teddy RooseveltMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A well-respected lifelong public servant who inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Cast an actor with the ability to portray the maturity and stature of this well- respected leader.

SnydertMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The crooked warden of The Refuge. A filthy and horrible juvenile reformatory, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep their government checks coming. Look for an actor who can evoke an imposing and sinister presence.

SeitzMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The editor of the World who advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.

BillMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Katherine’s upperclass friend whose parents own the New York Journal and help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.

DorothyFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Katherine’s upperclass friend whose parents own the New York Tribune and help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.

DarcyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A photographer who works with Katherine.

Oscar & Morris DelanceyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Toughs who work distribution for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point. Look for actors who can believably portray these threatening goons. With a few smart and quick costuming changes, these two actors can also join the newsies ensemble if needed.

NEWSIES of New YorkBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

RACEMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

ALBERTMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

MURIELMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

NANCYMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

SPECSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

PIGTAILSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

HAZELMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

BUTTONSMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

TOMMY BOYMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

ROMEOMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

JO JOMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

SCABS (1-3) and othersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

The newsies’ CUSTOMERSBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

Citizens of New York of all stripesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Including a WOMAN; the BOWERY BRIGADE Ensemble

Vaudeville performersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Including ADA, OLIVE, and ETHEL Ensemble

POLICE CHIEFMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble