Auditions for Musical "Newsies"
"Newsies" the musical needs cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! 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! Additional info: Prepare a 32 bar cut of a song not from the show. Provide sheet music for the accompanist. A Capella auditions are discouraged. You may fill out the audition form attached in advance or do so when you arrive for your audition. Callbacks: on April 17. Rehearsals will begin the week of June 16th and will usually be held Monday-Thursday, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, however not every actor will be called to rehearsal everyday. Show dates are: July 24-26 and July 31-August 2. Actors must be available for tech week and all performances. If you are interested, please apply.
40 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 RangeBb2-A4)
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 D3-A4)
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. (Vocal Range A3-F5)
Or “Weasel,” 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. (Vocal Range F4-C3)
Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper; Pulitzer’s staff.
Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper; Pulitzer’s staff.
Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary; Pulitzer’s staff.
Pulitzer’s barber. Pulitzer’s staff.
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 F3-E5)
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Ensemble.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Ensemble.
A well-respected lifelong public servant. Ensemble.
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