Audition For Singing in "Newsies" for Teenagers
Searching teen boys and girls for the upcoming "Newsies" show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Now is the time to seize the day. High paced and energized production is based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this 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. Southside Theatre is excited to take this production of the early events at the beginning of the Progressive age and infuse it with the music, dance, and energy to present to the community. We are looking for an enormous cast that wish to share their summer with us to make such an event happen. This is an ensemble paradise dream, and the success is based on the strength of a group. We hope to incorporate various styles of dance, bright emotive singing, and an audience connection to the relationship and story. Additional info: Show dates are July 24th-July 27th and July 31st-August 3rd; See the attachment fo details. If interested, please apply.
35 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.
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)
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)
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)
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.
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. Can double as a newsie.
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