Young Talent Wanted for "Newsies" Musical

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, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. 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.

Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”

A newspaper customer.