Seeking Kids for "Newsies" The Musical
Theatre Company's production of "Newsies" - the classic musical with the power to inspire"! Seeking Kids and teens. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It's 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 and stunning music -- 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, if needed, will be on May 1st starting at 7 pm. **Once we've received your request, we will email you a confirmation of your time slot and what you'll need to prepare. Show Dates: - July 19th and 26th at 7:30pm - July 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th at 2pm. If interested, please apply.
32 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.
Tenor: Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: D3 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. A thinker; raised in a home as opposed to the other Newsies, Davey is the book-smart counterpoint to the other boys; the voice of reason; a nice Jewish boy.
Tenor: Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: C3 A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch due to a bad leg, 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. Right in the middle of any mischief; a real charmer.
Tenor: Vocal range top: Bb3, Vocal range bottom: Db3 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 read as much younger than the other newsies. Sings solo, many lines, featured dancer.
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