Singing Opportunities for Kids "Newsies Jr." Show
Auditions for "Newsies Jr.". Looking for boys and girls. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a band of young newsies in Manhattan. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack rallies young workers from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Adapted especially for young performers, this musical features a Tony Award®-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein, and includes rousing songs like “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “King of New York.” Newsies JR. is packed with nonstop thrills and a timeless message perfect for the whole family and every audience. Additional info: About the Audition: Students are encouraged to be familiar with the provided monologues and music (No memorization required). All students will audition in the theatre as a group during this time; select students may be held until 8:00 PM) Call Backs: Tuesday, June 11th 5:00 - 6:30 PM. If interested, please apply.
45 roles
A ercely loyal and charismatic orphan who dreams of a life out west and boldly leads the Manhattan newsies
Jack Kelly’s ever-optimistic best friend and fellow newsie; walks with the aid of a wooden crutch
An ambitious young reporter who works hard to make a name for herself; courageously uses her voice to cover the newsies’ strike
Katherine’s trustworthy photographer
Toughs who work for the New York World; known to use their sts to make a point
A disgruntled manager of distribution for the World, often called “Weasel” by the newsies
Davey’s cheeky younger sibling who is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and love their independent lifestyle
Les’s straight-laced, bright older brother who acts as the brains behind the newsies’ strike
A pompous businessman and Katherine’s no-nonsense father; does not sympathize with the strikers, but comes to respect Jack
Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, helps come up with the idea to raise the newsies’ price per paper
An editor who advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper
Pulitzer’s secretary, who disagrees with his plan to raise the price of papers
The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge
A big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery who offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies
The stage manager of Medda’s theater
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies with an intimidating reputation
Katherine’s friends whose parents own the New York Tribune and New York Journal, respectively; they help the newsies print the Newsies Banner
Katherine’s friends whose parents own the New York Tribune and New York Journal, respectively; they help the newsies print the Newsies Banner
A well-respected, lifelong public servant whom Jack admires.
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