Dance Opportunities for Teens in "Newsies" The Musical
"Newsies" The Musical is looking for teens ages 13 and above. Please see the details below. About the project: It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Rate: Non-Union/Non-Paid. Additional info: Please prepare 32 bars of a song from the show or a song that best represents the character you're interested in. Please bring sheet music with you. An accompanist will be provided. Please come prepared to dance and If you own tap shoes, please bring them with you. There will be cold readings from the script. Callbacks(if necessary) Wednesday 5/15 7 pm-10 pm. Rehearsals run 4 to 5 times a week and will be determined based on the actor's availability. Show dates run 8/2 - 8/18. Tech week 7/27 - 8/1 (please no conflicts during tech or shows) If interested, please apply.
20 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 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 sales boy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies. Vocal range top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Db3
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. Should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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