Dance Opportunities for Kids and Teens in "Newsies" Musical
Seeking talents ages 10 and up for "Newsies" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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 teenage "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: Dance Requirements: Standard to advanced dance. All levels are welcome. Callbacks will take place on June 30. Please leave that evening open if you can! Show dates: November 25 - December 21, 2025. Opening night Tuesday, 25 November. NO SHOW THANKSGIVING DAY Thursdays & Fridays - 6 PM call - 7:30 PM show Saturdays - 3:30 PM call - 5 PM show Sundays - 12:30 PM call - 2 PM show Rehearsals start the third week of July 2025. See the attachment for details and audition material. If interested, please apply.
26 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 him/herself out West. Fiercely protective of her/his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his/her 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)
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though s/he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him/her; 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 her/his movement will suggest his/her bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. (Vocal Range C3-A4)
Les’s straight-laced, bright big brother/sister 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 Db3-Bb3)
The proud leader of the Brooklyn Newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
Takes the triumphant photo of the Newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”
Ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. 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,” should have a great contemporary pop voice, with a high belt – diction is key. (Vocal Range A3-F5)
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the Newsies. Can double as a newsie.
The son/daughter of William Randolph Hearst, who joins the Newsies' cause.
Tough brothers/sisters 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.
Tough brothers/sisters 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.
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the Newsies at the end of Act One.
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