"Newsies" Auditions for Boys and Girls
Audition for "Newsies". Age kindergarten and up, but there is limited stage time for most elementary and middle school-aged children. Please see the ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACEPTED. Additional info: All those auditioning for a role will be required to sing 60-90 seconds of a karaoke or instrumental song they provide. Please bring a CD or digital music accompaniment of a prepared audition song (Happy Birthday or the ABC song music will be provided for those under age 8 if preferred). No accompanist will be available. Everyone will also be asked to read selections from the script (accommodations are made for pre-readers). Rehearsals will be at Newington Baptist Church, Sundays 2–4 p.m. and Mondays and Thursdays 7–9 p.m., through April 4. From April 7-17, rehearsals will be every day at Mathews High School, and most will be longer. There will also be at least one rehearsal on April 23 or 24. These dates and times are subject to change. Performances will be at Mathews High School on Friday, April 18, and Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m., and Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. If interested, please apply.
35 roles
The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, Jack is an oprhaned 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. 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 will still be included in some 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 hesitant 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, Les 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. Les will dance in some numbers. Vocal range top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Db3
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, Spot boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. It can double as a newsie.
Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.
Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary. She is mildly humorous and quietly sympathizes with the newsies.
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