Dance Opportunities for Kids in "Newsies" Musical
"Newsies" auditions are open for auditions are open to any 4th-8th graders. Please see the details below. Additional info: If you love to sing, dance, act, and see a story come to life, this is for you! Directors will select 25 committed cast members from the Triad area schools through the audition process. Audition Requirements: Must sing a song from Newsies a cappella, read some lines, and follow dance steps along with the choreographer. Note: Production Fee will be applied (does not include cost for costumes) Performance Dates: May 14, 15, & 16 -6:30 pm The rehearsal schedule will be given at auditions. All rehearsals and performances will be held at St. Pius X. Please see the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.
37 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 very loyal, Jack isn't afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City, Looking for actor who can command the stage with ease, possesses strong vocal abilities, and can exude Jack's tough-guy extenor and his big heart.
An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate joumalist in a time when women aren't taken seriously Quick, funny, and resourceful, Katherine should be a strong singer and actor with excellent diction
Jack's best friend and a dedicated newsie with a "bum leg" from polio that causes pain, but helps sell more papers. Strong acting role
Les's 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. Must be a strong actor and singer.
Davey's chesky younger sibling, is excited by the nerwsies freedom and loves their independent lifestyle. Should present as younger than the other newsles
Inspired by the Abican-American vaudeville performer. Aita Overton-Walker, A big-voiced singer and star of the Bowery. A proud supporter of the newsies, she offers her theater as a safe haven for their revolution. Strong actor and singer,
A pompous businesaman through and through owns the World and is concemed solely with the bottom line. Katherine's no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn' sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually-and grudgingly respect Jack A non-singing role for a strong actor with a sharp and imposing presence
A disgruntled paper-pusher who uses the Delancey brothers as his muscle, runs distribution for the World and has little patience or sympathy for the newsies.
A photographer who works with Katherine.
Kathenne's upper class friend whose parents own the New York Intune and help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.
Katherine's upper class friend whose parents own the New York Journal and help the newsies print the Newsies Banner
Featured in "Oncs and For Al," they represent all of the other child laborers who receive the Newsies Banner and ultimately become a part of the children's crusade. These working kids can be part of the larger newsie ensemble (no solo lines)
The editor of the World who advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper.
Pulitzer's bookkeeper who helps Pulitzer come up with the idea to raise the newsies pice per paper.
Pulitzer's secretary who is a clever advocate for the newsies.
The crooked warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horribile juvenile reformatory Sinister stage presence.
A well-respected along public servant who inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer
Includes the role of the Police Chief. They intimidate the newsies and amest Crutchie
An efficient stage manager who introduces Medda's act.
A newspaper customer.
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