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Dance Opportunities for Teens in "Newsies" Musical

Michigan City, IN, United States
ID: 583708Exp: 5/19/2025
Description:

Seeking ages 13 and up for "Newsies" Musical. 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! Additional info: Auditions will be cold readings, and you will be taught music and dance the day of auditions. Show Dates: July 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7 pm July 20 and 27 at 2 pm Please download the audiiton form attached and bring it to the audiitons. If interested, please apply.

50 roles

Jack KellyMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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 sense of physicality. (Vocal Range Bb2-A4)

CrutchieMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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 C3-A4)

DaveyMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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 D3-A4)

LesMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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. (Vocal Range Db3-Bb3)

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

Spot ConlonBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”

Katherine PlumberFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist. 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. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,” Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key. (Vocal Range A3-F5)

DarcyMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.

BillMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie.

WieselMale17-18 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.

OscarMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

MorrisMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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 PulitzerMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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. (Vocal Range F4-C3)

SeitzMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper

BunsenMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper

HannahFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary

NunzioMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulitzer’s barber.

SnyderMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming.

Medda LarkinFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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. (Vocal Range F3-E5)

Mr. JacobiMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.

Governor Teddy RooseveltMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.

NewsiesBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

NunsFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Bowery BeautiesFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ScabsBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Stage ManagerFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PhotographerFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CustomersFemale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Katherine UnderstudyFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Medda UnderstudyFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

GuardsMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PolicemenMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MayorMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

GoonsMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Jack Kelly UnderstudyMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Davey UnderstudyMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Crutchie UnderstudyMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities