Singing Audition for "Disney's Newsies" Play
Seeking singers for "Disney's Newsies" play. See the details below. About the project: Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. Additional info: REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: June 1st-July 9th, Monday-Thursday 6:30 PM-9:30 PM TECH WEEK: July 13-July 16th, 6:00 PM-9:30 PM PERFORMANCE DATES: July 17th-August 9th, 2026 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays at 4:30 PM WHAT TO BRING: 18-34 bars of a song with a backing track on your phone. There will be no accompanist. No sheet music and no A Capella auditions, please. A headshot and resume, if you have them. A complete list of any conflicts you have during the rehearsal schedule. There can be no conflicts during tech week or performances. The audition will consist of singing and cold readings from the script. There will also be a short movement audition. Dress appropriately for movement if you are auditioning for a dancing role. This includes bringing appropriate footwear. If you are interested please apply.
7 roles
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
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.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
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.
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