Singing Audition for "Newsies" Play
Auditions for singers in the play “Newsies” are now open. See details below. Additional info: Please see the attachment for details. Callbacks IF NECESSARY: Sunday, May 31 at 2 PM The first read-through will be on Monday, June 1, at 6:00 PM. Rehearsals will be scheduled Monday–Friday evenings, but you will not be needed at all rehearsals. Please provide an accurate conflict calendar so the directors can plan to the best of abilities. ALL please bring to auditions the following: 1. Your summer conflict calendar. 2. Monologue/ Memorization Have a poem, reading, or monologue memorized and ready to present. This should be about 30 seconds long. If you are still looking for something, consider doing a memorization from a Dr. Seuss book. 2. Character work You may be asked to do a certain walk, accent, or read with a certain style. Just have an open mind and do your best at what the directors ask you to do. 3. Singing Have a one-minute song ready to perform acapella (unaccompanied). Do NOT bring a recording. 4. Dancing Please watch this space for a dance video to learn as we approach auditions. If you are interested please apply.
14 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 strongly loyal, Jack isn't afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Vocal range: A4-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: A4-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: A4- 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: Bb3 -Db3
Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
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 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. Vocal range: F5- A3
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie.
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.
Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of "Seize the Day."
Newspaper customers.
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