Disney's "Newsies" Musical Looking For Teens
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking teens for Disney's "Newsies" the musical. See the details below. About the project: Disney's NEWSIES tells the rousing story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy who leads a band of spirited young newsies in a historic strike for justice in turn-of-the-century New York City. Additional info: Performances: April 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7 p.m., April 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. For your vocal audition, please prepare a 32–bar cut from a musical theatre song that best showcases your voice and storytelling ability. Please do not choose a song from Newsies. Your piece does not need to be memorized, but you should be comfortable performing it. An accompanist will be provided, so be sure to bring clearly marked sheet music for them. Choose something that highlights your range, personality, and connection to the character — this is your chance to shine! First rehearsal is scheduled for Feb. 9 at 6 p.m., and performances will run April 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., with matinees April 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. in the Zwermann Arts Center Theater. For more information, please see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.
23 roles
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.
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.
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.
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.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
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, 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.
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause.
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.
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