Teens Neeed for "Newsies" Musical

Seeking high-schoolers for "Newsies" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Disney’s Newsies celebrates America’s spirit with a high-energy, family-friendly musical to kick off FestivalSouth 2026 in star-spangled style! The Hub City Players return with another Broadway smash hit packed with non-stop dance, heart-pounding music, and an unforgettable story based on the Disney film. Additional info: SHOW DATES: June 4 – 6, 2026, to open FestivalSouth 2026 REHEARSAL DATES: January 9 – 11, 2026 April 15 – June 6 , 2026 Evenings 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Note: If cast in the show, all must attend this training camp. January 9 – 11, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026 – 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 -10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026 - 2 - 7 p.m. When applying, please email an updated resume, headshot, vocal audition video, and dance audition video. Prepare these materials before clicking the submission link. You should also have a prepared list of all possible conflicts within the rehearsal times listed above. VIDEO REQUIREMENTS Create two separate video files for submission. VOCAL AUDITION: Video of you singing no more than two selections from the audition folder below.. Music with cuts marked, demo vocals, and accompaniment tracks are included in the folder. DANCE AUDITION: Create a file of you recreating the dance found in the audition folder below. Follow instructions carefully. From the choreographers: There are two (2) demonstration videos – a front view with music and a back view with counts and mirror reflection. On the provided track, the Dance sequence begins just after the 2:00 mark in the “Seize the Day” song. Directors understand that not all performers are advanced dancers. Directors simply want to see your skill level at this point – do your best. YOU MAY MODIFY ELEMENTS YOU ARE NOT READY TO ATTEMPT: For example: Instead of the toe touch, you could perform a “spread eagle” or any other expansive jump. Instead of a double or triple turn, you can do a single. The audition material is attached to the sign-up link.