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Young Talent Wanted for Upcoming Singing Audition "Newsies"

Burbank, CA, United States
ID: 574355Exp: 10/2/2024
Description:

Seeking young talent for the upcoming singing audition for "Newsies." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.” Additional info: Callbacks: October 5 from between 10 am - 3 pm. Called-back actors may not be required to attend a full callback session. Details will follow your initial audition. Rehearsals: October 7 - November 28. Monday - Thursday from 6:30 pm - 9 pm and Saturday from (time TBD by creative team). Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal or for the entire duration of a rehearsal. Performances: December 6 @ 8 pm, December 7 @ 2 pm, December 7 @ 8 pm, December 8 @ 2 pm, December 13 @ 8 pm, December 14 @ 2 pm, December 14 @ 8 pm, December 15 @ 2 pm. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show or from the show. If you plan to utilize an accompanist, please bring sheet music. You may also sing a cappella, or with a prepared track. You do not need to bring in a physical headshot or resume. If you are interested please apply.

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31 roles

JACK KELLYMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range Bb2-A4 - 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. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart.

CRUTCHIEMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range C3-A4 - 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.

DAVEYMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range D3-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.

LESFemale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range Db3-Bb3 - 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.

KATHERINE PLUMBERFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range A3-F5 - 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 resourcesful, she boldy 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. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,”

AlbertMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ButtonsMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ElmerMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

FinchMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

HenryMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

IkeMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Jo JoMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MikeMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MushMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

RaceMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

RomeoMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SpecsMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SplasherMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Tommy BoyMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

WEISELMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper- pusher.

OSCARMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

OSCAR AND MORRIS DELANCEY - 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.

MORRIS DELANCEYMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

OSCAR AND MORRIS DELANCEY - 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.

JOSEPH PULITZERMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range C3-F4, age range 35+ - A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack.

MEDEA LARKINFemale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal Range F3-E5 - Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.

THE BOWERY BEAUTIESFemale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Female performers at Medda’s Theater.

NUNSFemale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

GOONSBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PULITZER OFFICE WORKERSBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MAYORMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

GOVERNOR ROOSEVELTMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

VARIOUS OTHER NAMED ROLESBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities