Seeking Teenagers for "Newsies" Musical
"Newsies" Musical needs actors ages 11 and above. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: New York City, 1899. Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city streets. But when the prices of “papes” are hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but “open the gates and seize the day!” Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World. Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is an ebullient, joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice. With a funny, poignant book by Harvey Feirstein and stunning music by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman -- including the show-stopping Seize the Day, power ballad “Santa Fe” and lovely new songs like Katherine’s “Watch What Happens -- Newsies is a classic with the power to inspire. Additional info: Callbacks BY INVITATION ONLY on Tuesday, June 27th -7:30-10 ( Will include a tap combination) Prepare 16-32 bars of an up-tempo or a ballad in the style of the show. If singing from the show please be prepared to sing in the show key. Please plan on being there during that time in addition to your singing appointment. Bring Jazz or ballet shoes for the dance audition. Street shoes will not be permitted in the studio. Rehearsals for Newsies will be held in Palatine beginning July 16th on Sundays from 6-10 pm and on Monday through Thursday from 7-10 pm The performance schedule is as follows: Sat Sept 16th @ 8 pm. Sun Sept 17th @ 3 pm. Sat Sept 23rd @ 2 & 8 pm. Sun Sept 24th @ 3 pm. Sat Sept 30th @ 2 & 8 pm. Sun Oct 1st @ 3 pm. If interested, please apply.
27 roles
The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability – especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Vocal range: A4 to Bb2
An ambitious young reporter, Quick, funny, and resourceful, she boldly captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike.Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key. Vocal range: F5 to A3
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
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: E5 to F3
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes.Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. Vocal range: A4 to C3
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: A4 to D3
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. Vocal range: Bb3 to Db3
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies. Hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
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.
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.
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.
Female performers at Medda’s Theater.
Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.
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