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Singers Needed for Gig "Newsies"

Amherst, MA, United States

ID: 268428Exp: 9/22/2024

Description:

The company is holding auditions for production of "Newsies" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing 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 and 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, Sister Act) 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: Performances of “Newsies’ will be presented on January 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 2005 Please apply if interested.

34 roles

Jack KellyBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

(A4-Bb2) The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal to his friends. Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability – especially when it comes to bantering with Katherine Plumber.

DaveyBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

(A4-D3) Les’s straight-laced, bright older sibling starts selling newspapers to help their family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in their own right who is learning to use their voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance

Katherine PlumberBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

(F5-A3) 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 boldly captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly

Joseph PulitzerBoth genders35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(F4-C3) 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.

Medda LarkinBoth genders25-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(E5-F3) 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

Spot ConlonBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation.

AlbertMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble

ButtonsMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

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ElmerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble

FinchMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble

HenryMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble