Performers Needed for "Newsies" the Musical
"Newsies" the musical casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: "Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsie dreaming of a better life out West, shares a quiet moment with his best friend Crutchie before the chaos of the day begins. As dawn breaks, the newsies gather to pick up their papers from the World, where they meet Davey and Les, two brothers trying to make money for their family. When the price of the papers is raised, the newsies, led by Jack, decide to strike for better wages and working conditions. They rally together, gaining attention and support from Katherine, a reporter eager to cover their story. Despite struggles, including a brutal fight with the Delanceys and the capture of Crutchie, Jack remains determined to lead the strike. Amid the strike’s challenges, a relationship slowly blossoms between Jack and Katherine. Initially, Jack flirts with Katherine, but she resists his advances, keeping her professional distance. Over time, Jack’s admiration for her sharp mind and determination grows, and Katherine begins to see beyond Jack’s tough exterior. They bond over shared ideals, and Katherine helps Jack navigate the political fight against Pulitzer, encouraging him to believe in their cause. However, a twist emerges when Katherine’s father, Joseph Pulitzer, is revealed as the very man Jack is fighting against. Katherine is torn between her loyalty to her father and her growing affection for Jack and the newsies' cause. Feeling betrayed, Jack distances himself from Katherine, but she eventually proves her commitment by helping the newsies expose Pulitzer's exploitation and fighting alongside them to win their battle. By the end, Jack realizes that while his dream of escaping to Santa Fe might still be there, his true family and future lie with the newsies. Inspired by Katherine’s belief in him and their shared fight, he decides to stay in New York and continue the battle for workers' rights, solidifying their relationship both personally & in their cause." Additional info: Prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show. Please come prepared with either track for your song or sheet music. Accompanist will be provided. You can use a cell phone, tablet, etc. They will have the appropriate cables to connect your device or via Bluetooth. Dress to move in case you are asked to stay for a dance audition. Not everyone will be asked to stay and dance. Video audition: see the attachment. If you are asked to callbacks, you will be notified the morning of Tuesday, April 8th. Callbacks: Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:30pm. Invitation only. Reminder: If you are not asked to callbacks, this does not mean you will not asked to be in the show. Only certain characters need additional reading/singing. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, & Thursdays (6:45pm-9:00pm – Moving to 9:45pm in Late May) Sundays – 6:00pm-9:00pm (Moving to 9:45pm in Late May) The first rehearsal will be on Sunday, April 13th at 6:00pm – It will be an ALL CALL Read-Through in the Hall. It is mandatory for everyone to attend. Tech Week is Saturday, June 7th – Thursday, June 12th. NO CONFLICTS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING TECH – There are no exceptions to this. Performances: Friday, June 13 @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 14 @ 7:30pm Sunday, June 14 @ 2pm Friday, June 20 @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 21 @ 7:30pm Sunday, June 22 @ 2pm Friday, June 27 @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 28 @ 7:30pm If you are interested, please apply.
36 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 top: A4 Vocal range bottom: 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 top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
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 resourcesful, 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 top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie.
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 top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3
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 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 top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Female performers at Medda’s Theater. Can also double as newsies.
Introduces Medda's act.
The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies.
Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.
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.
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