Actors and Musicians for "Newsies" the Musical
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for Disney’s "Newsies," a stage play/musical, looking for actors and musicians. See more details below. About the project: Disney’s "Newsies" tells the rousing story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy who leads a band of spirited young newsies in a historic strike for justice in turn-of-the-century New York City. Additional info: First rehearsal: February 9 at 6:00 PM Performances: April 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:00 PM Matinees: April 12 and 19 at 2:00 PM If interested, please submit your application.
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The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned 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. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability – especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter.
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.
(younger than Davey): 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.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Other Newsies
Three newsies are hesitant to join the strike.
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.
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause.
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.
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.
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.
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 editor
Pulitzer’s bookkeeper
Pulitzer’s 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.
Bowery Beauties showgirls at Medda’s theater
Bowery Beauties showgirls at Medda’s theater
Bowery Beauties showgirls at Medda’s theater
owner of Jacobi’s Deli
A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
There is the possibility of double-casting within both the adult and newsie ensemble. Please note that the ages listed are the ages of the character, not necessarily the ages of the actor.
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