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Teens Needed for "Newsies" Musical

Wylie, TX, United States
ID: 602188Exp: 5/8/2026
Description:

Seeking teens ages 12-18 years old for "Newsies" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Carry the banner with Disney’s Newsies! Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, this high-energy musical tells the inspiring story of Jack Kelly and a group of newsboys who rally together to stand up against unfair treatment from powerful newspaper publishers. Filled with dynamic dancing, unforgettable songs like “Seize the Day,” “Carrying the Banner,” and “Santa Fe,” and a powerful message about courage and standing up for what’s right, Newsies is an exciting, family-friendly production. Join us for auditions and be part of this thrilling show! Additional info: Please choose one song from the audition packet attached to prepare for your audition. Learn the specified cut using the provided link and time markings. Please learn the provided song cut and choreography in advance. If you have a special skill—such as pirouettes, flips, leaps, or other fun dance moves—be prepared to demonstrate it after your vocal audition. Callbacks: Same day at 7:00 PM (cold readings) For more information, please see the attachment. If interested, please apply.

21 roles

Jack KellyMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Leader of the Newsies

CrutchieMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Jack’s best friend and a dedicated Newsie with a “bum leg”.

DaveyMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

New, Bookish Newsie. Les’s strait-laced, bright big brother.

LesMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Davey’s fearless younger brother

Katherine PlumberFemale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An ambitious young reporter

Medda LarkinFemale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A big-voiced singer, star and owner of the Bowery

Joseph PulitzerMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Owns the World

Spot ConlonMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Leader of the Brooklyn Newsies

BunsenMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulitzer’s bookkeeper

HannahFemale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulitzer’s secretary

SeitzMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The editor of the World

Bowery BeautiesFemale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Showgirls at Medda’s theatre

NewsiesMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Race, Albert, Specs, Henry, Finch, Romeo, Elmer, Mush, Buttons, Splasher, Tommy Boy, Jo Jo, Mike, and Ike

DarcyMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Upper-class son of a publisher

BillMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Son of William Randolph Hearst

Singing, Dancing EnsembleBoth genders12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Nuns and The Scabs

SnyderMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The crooked warden of The Refuge

Oscar & Morris DelanceyMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Toughs who work the distribution window for the World

WieselMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Runs the World’s distribution window

NunzioMale12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulitzer’s barber

Non-Singing, Non-Dancing EnsembleBoth genders12-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mayor, Governor Teddy Roosevelt, Guard, Goons, Stage Manager, Woman, Mr. Jacobi, Policemen, Photographer