Singing Audition for "Newsies" Play

The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned 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. Vocal range top: A4Vocal range bottom: Bb2

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 top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3

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 top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3

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 top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Db3

Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.

The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”

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 resourcesful, she boldy 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. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies.

The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie.

Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper- pusher.

Tough brothers 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.

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.

Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.

Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper.

Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.

Pulitzer’s barber.

The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building.

The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming.

An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.

Female performers at Medda’s Theater.

Introduces Medda's act.

The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.

Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”

A newspaper customer.

Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.

Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One.

The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike.

A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.