The company is holding auditions for productions of Disney’s NEWSIES and SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and looking for performers, please see the details below.
About the project:
“Newsies”
Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”
“Shawshank Redemption”
Synopsis: When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the notorious Shawshank prison, he must find a way to keep himself and his hope alive by using his wits and forging friendships. Based on the novella by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption brings the story of resilience made famous by the acclaimed film to the stage
Additional info:
“Newsies”
Show dates: July 26, 27, August 2-4 and 8-11
Rehearsals begin Late May 2024
Audition Requirements: Please prepare to sing a brief (32 measures)musical theatre style song of your choosing. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key or karaoke track. An accompanist will be provided. Also prepare a brief monologue no longer than 1 ½ minutes. There will be a dance audition as well so wear appropriate footwear and clothes you can move in.
“Shawshank Redemption”
Show dates: September 13, 14, 20-22. 26-29
Rehearsals begin mid July 2024
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare a dramatic monologue.
You may be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
60 Project roles
Jack Kelly
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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.
Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality.
Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
"Newsies"
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Davey
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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
"Newsies"
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Albert
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Newsies"
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Buttons
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Newsies"
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Elmer
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Newsies"
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Finch
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Newsies"
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Henry
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Newsies"
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Ike
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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Jo Jo
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Newsies"
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Mike
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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Mush
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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Race
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
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Romeo
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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Specs
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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Splasher
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Newsies"
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Tommy Boy
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Newsies"
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Scabs
Both genders
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
"Newsies"
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Spot Conlon
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
"Newsies"
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Katherine Plumber
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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.
"Newsies"
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Darcy
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
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Bill
Male
18
-
25
y.o.
All ethnicities
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies’ cause. Can double as a newsie.
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Wiesel
Male
35
-
50
y.o.
All ethnicities
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.
"Newsies"
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Oscar and Morris Delancey
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
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.
"Newsies"
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Goons
Male
18
-
20
y.o.
All ethnicities
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.
"Newsies"
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Joseph Pulitzer
Male
35
-
50
y.o.
All ethnicities
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.
Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3
"Newsies"
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Seitz Editor
Both genders
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.
"Newsies"
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Bunsen
Both genders
35
-
50
y.o.
All ethnicities
Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper.
"Newsies"
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Hannah
Female
20
-
40
y.o.
All ethnicities
Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.
"Newsies"
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Nunzio
Male
30
-
50
y.o.
All ethnicities
Pulitzer’s barber.
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Guard
Both genders
20
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building
"Newsies"
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Snyder
Both genders
45
-
65
y.o.
All ethnicities
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.
"Newsies"
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Medda Larkin
Male
25
-
45
y.o.
All ethnicities
Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. 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.
Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
"Newsies"
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The Bowery Beauties
Female
18
-
30
y.o.
All ethnicities
Female performers at Medda’s Theater.
"Newsies"
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Stage Manager
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Introduces Medda’s act.
"Newsies"
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Nuns
Female
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.
"Newsies"
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Photographer
Both genders
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”
"Newsies"
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Woman
Female
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
A newspaper customer.
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Mr. Jacobi
Both genders
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.
"Newsies"
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Policemen
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Assists Snyder and turns against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One
"Newsies"
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Mayor
Male
45
-
60
y.o.
All ethnicities
The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike.
"Newsies"
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Governor Teddy Roosevelt
Male
50
-
65
y.o.
All ethnicities
A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
"Newsies"
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FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1
Female
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty
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FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2
Female
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Nun / Woman / Bowery Beauty
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FEMALE ENSEMBLE 3
Female
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Nun / Medda Larkin
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MALE ENSEMBLE 1
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor
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MALE ENSEMBLE 2
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Seitz
"Newsies"
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MALE ENSEMBLE 3
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Bunsen
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MALE ENSEMBLE 4
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Nunzio / Guard / Policeman / Roosevelt
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MALE ENSEMBLE 5
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
Snyder
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Andy Dufresne
Male
30
-
35
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Red
Male
40
-
45
y.o.
All ethnicities
(Ellis Boyd Redding)
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Warden Stammas
Male
40
-
50
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Hadley
Male
40
-
45
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Bogs Diamond
Male
35
-
40
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Brooksie
Female
65
-
70
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Entwistle
Male
35
-
40
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Rooster
Male
18
-
56
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Rico
Male
35
-
40
y.o.
Latino / Hispanic
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Dawkins
Male
35
-
40
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Shawshank Redemption"
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Pinky
Male
25
-
35
y.o.
All ethnicities
Doubles as the prison Cook.
"Shawshank Redemption"