"Newsies Jr." Show Needs Boys & Girls
"Newsies Jr." Show is looking for kids ages 10-18 years old. Please see the details below. About project: Disney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. Additional info: Please prepare 16 measures of music to be sung acapella or with an accompanying track (bring it on a device). If the student wishes to demonstrate specific dance skills, please also prepare 1 minute of the dance and bring your accompaniment track on a device. Be prepared to do mixed cold readings, learn music on the fly, and return for callbacks as necessary. Dancers and singers are needed for this strong Ensemble show! Rehearsals: Jan 2 – Feb 23. Performances: Feb 24 – Mar 12 plus 2 daytime student matinees. If interested, please apply.
41 roles
NEWSIES of New York.
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
NEWSIES of New York
Vaudeville performer.
Vaudeville performer.
Vaudeville performer.
A fiercely loyal and charismatic orphan who dreams of a life out west and boldly leads the Manhattan newsies.
A dedicated newsie and Jack Kelly's ever-optimistic best friend; named Casey, but known to most as Crutchie.
An ambitious young reporter who works hard to make a name for herself; courageously uses her voice to cover the newsies strike.
Katherine's trustworthy photographer.
Toughs who work for the New York World; are known to use their fists to make a point.
Toughs who work for the New York World; are known to use their fists to make a point.
A disgruntled manager of distribution for the World, often called "Weasel" by the newsies.
Dayey's cheeky younger sibling who is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle.
Les's straight-laced, bright older brother who acts as the brains behind the newsies' strike.
A pompous businessman and Katherine's no-nonsense father; does not sympathize with the strikers, but comes to respect Jack.
Pulitzer's bookkeeper helps come up with the idea to raise the newsies' price per paper.
An editor who advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids' newspaper.
Pulitzer's secretary who quietly looks out for the newsies.
The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge.
A big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery who offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies.
The stage manager of Medda's theater.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies with an intimidating reputation.
Katherine's friend whose parents own the New York Tribune and New York Journal, respectively; they help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.
Katherine's friend whose parents own the New York Tribune and New York Journal, respectively; they help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.
A well-respected, lifelong public servant whom Jack admires.
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