Casting Teen Performers for "Disney's Newsies!"
Audition for production of "Disney's Newsies!". Looking to cast teenagers and one child. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Disney’s Newsies, based on the 1992 motion picture, features a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein. Newsies is inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway “newsies” on a two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst, and other powerful newspaper publishers. Timely and fresh, the fictionalized adaptation of Newsies addresses age-old themes of social injustice, exploitative labor practices, and David-versus-Goliath struggles as the young learn to harness their power against a corrupt establishment. High-energy with non-stop thrills, the stage version introduces eight brand-new songs by the original team of Menken and Feldman while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film, including “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” “King of New York,” and “Santa Fe.” Additional info: Please Prepare a one-minute musical theatre song (approximately 32 bars) in the style of the show. Auditionees can either: 1) choose one of the following Newsies Audition Song Cuts OR 2) prepare a one-minute musical theatre song of their choosing. If preparing your own song, please bring sheet music with your cuts clearly marked where to start and stop. There will be an accompanist present to play for all singing auditions. Audition Schedule: please read the schedule below carefully to confirm your audition schedule details. See the attachment. If interested, please apply.
25 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 sense of physicality. (Vocal RangeBb2-A4)
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. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. T (Vocal Range A3-F5)
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though Crutchie walks with the assistance of a crutch, it doesn’t define who they are; 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 Crutchie’s movement will suggest a bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. (Vocal Range C3-A4)
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 D3-A4)
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.” Often doubles as a Newsie
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Often doubles as a newsie.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause.Often doubles as a newsie.
Vaudeville performers at Medda’s Theatre. Often doubles as Newsies, Nuns, and other roles in the show.
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 Db3-Bb3)
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