Singing Audition for "Newsies Jr." Play
Singing auditions for the Newsies Jr. play! Check out the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Disney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. Additional info: Callbacks, April 13th PERFORMANCE DATES: June 13-15 & 20-22, 2025 Friday 6:30pm; Saturday 10:30am & 6:30pm; Sunday at 2:00 PM with matinees on June 18 & 20 at 9 & 11 am You must be available for all performances. No conflicts accepted for performance dates or the tech/dress week of opening. No exceptions. Be prepared to sing a one-minute cut of a song and bring the sheet music with you. An accompanist will be provided. Please no A cappella singing, instrumentals on CD, Tape, iPod, MP3 Player or digital recorder. Be prepared to learn a short, choreographed dance routine. You may bring dance shoes to change into and wear clothing for movement. If you are called back, you will be asked to read from the script and sing selections from the show. If you are interested please apply.
42 roles
A fiercely loyal and charismatic orphan who dreams of life out west and boldly leads the Manhattan newsies.
A dedicated newsie and Jack Kelly’s ever-optimistic best friend; named Casey, but known to most as Crutchie.
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 fists to make a point.
Toughs who work for the New York World; known to use their fists to make a point.
A disgruntled manager of distributions for the World, often called Wiesel by the newsies.
Davey’s cheeky younger sibling who is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves 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 quietly looks out for the newsies.
The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge.
A big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery who offers her theatre as a safe haven for the newsies.
The stage manager of Medda’s theatre.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies with an intimidating reputation.
Katherine’s friends who parents own the New York Tribune and New York Journal, respectively; they help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.
Katherine’s friends who 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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