"Newsies" The Musical Casting Young Performers
Auditions for "Newsies" the musical. Seeking young performers. Please see the breakdown below. Additional info: For the audition, please prepare a full song from any musical. Please prepare a FULL SONG! Directors might stop you, but please be prepared to sing the whole thing. You can come any time between on either day. Walk on in and perform any time between 5 and 8 pm. A resume and headshot is always recommended. Rehearsals are Monday and Wednesday nights, 5:00-8:00, and Saturday afternoons 9-3. Sundays may be added for additional time if needed. There are twelve shows to follow, January 16th - February 2nd. *There will be a participation fee to be in the show.* Directors highly encourage all identities to audition. If you are interested, please apply.
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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. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability.
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance.
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.
Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
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 boldly 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Allows the newsies to congregate in their restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.
A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
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