Child Audition for Musical "Newsies"
Casting performers ages 10 and up for "Newsies" Musical. Please see the details below. About the project: Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.” Additional info: Actors are asked to arrive and sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. Please prepare to sing a brief (32 measures) musical theatre-style song of your choosing. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key or karaoke track. An accompanist will be provided. Also, prepare a brief monologue no longer than 1 ½ minutes. There will be a dance audition as well so wear appropriate footwear and clothes you can move in. Show dates: July 26, 27, August 2-4 and 8-11. Rehearsals begin in Late May 2024. If interested, please apply.
30 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 a sense of physicality. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papers. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: 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 top: A4 Vocal range bottom: 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 top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Db3
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
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 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.
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.
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.
The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.
Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”
A newspaper customer.
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