Looking for Boys and Girls in "Disney’s Newsies Jr."
Seeking boys and girls for "Disney’s Newsies Jr." Production. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right. Including the now-classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart. Additional info: If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon and will include a dance call as well as reading and singing from the show. For auditions, performers should prepare 30 seconds of a song they feel confident singing. A typical rehearsal week would be Monday- Thursday, 5-7 pm and Saturdays 10-2 pm. Conflicts are allowed if given up front. Please arrive early enough to fill out both sides of the audition form. If you are interested please apply.
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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.
Davey’s cheeky younger sibling, is excited by the newsies’ freedom and loves their independent lifestyle.
Jack’s best friend and a dedicated newsie with an injured leg from polio that causes pain, but helps sell more papers.
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.
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.
A proud supporter of the newsies, she offers her theater as a safe haven for their revolution. Look for a performer who can portray this astute entertainer with great comic delivery, while standing firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.
Aka “Weasel”. 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 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.
Pulitzer’s bookkeeper who helps Pulitzer come up with the idea to raise the newsies’ price per paper.
Pulitzer’s secretary who is a clever advocate for the newsies.
An efficient stage manager who introduces Medda’s act.
A well-respected lifelong public servant who inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Cast an actor with the ability to portray the maturity and stature of this well- respected leader.
The crooked warden of The Refuge. A filthy and horrible juvenile reformatory, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep their government checks coming..
The editor of the World who advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.
Katherine’s upper-class friend whose parents own the New York Journal and help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.
Katherine’s upperclass friend whose parents own the New York Tribune and help the newsies print the Newsies Banner.
A photographer who works with Katherine.
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