EXPIRES: April 22, 2025
Seeking Singers for “Newsies” Musical Show
Description
The company is holding auditions for “Newsies” and looking for performers, please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
About the project:
New York City, 1899. Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city streets. But when the prices of papes are hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but open the gates and seize the day! Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World. Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is an ebullient, joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice. With a funny, poignant book by Harvey Feirstein and stunning music by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman including the show-stopping Seize the Day, power ballad Santa Fe and lovely songs like Katherines Watch What Happens Newsies is a classic with the power to inspire.
Additional info:
Prepare to sing 16-32 bars of a Broadway show tune of a similar genre or by the same composers. An accompanist will be provided, or you may use an instrumental backing track. Callbacks will be on Saturday, April 26 from 10am-2pm.
Please apply if interested.
49 Project roles
JACK KELLY
Male, Both genders, Female.
20
-26.
White / Caucasian, All ethnicities, African-American.
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 isnt afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Application deadline closed.
CRUTCHIE
18
-24.
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesnt let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kellys 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 top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Application deadline closed.
DAVEY
18
-22.
Less 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
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Buttons
18
-25.
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Elmer
18
-25.
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Finch
18
-25.
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Henry
18
-25.
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Ike
18
-25.
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Jo Jo
18
-25.
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Mike
18
-25.
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Mush
18
-25.
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Race
18
-25.
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Romeo
18
-25.
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Specs
18
-25.
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Splasher
18
-25.
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Tommy Boy
18
-25.
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SCABS
18
-25.
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
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SPOT CONLON
18
-25.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in Brooklyns Here.
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KATHERINE PLUMBER
18
-25.
An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women arent taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy 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 top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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DARCY
18
-25.
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
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BILL
18
-25.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies cause. Can double as a newsie.
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WIESEL
35
-60.
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 Pulitzers disgruntled paper- pusher.
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OSCAR AND MORRIS DELANCEY
18
-25.
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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GOONS
20
-25.
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.
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JOSEPH PULITZER
45
-60.
A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherines no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesnt sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually and grudgingly respect Jack.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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SEITZ
18
-56.
Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper.
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BUNSEN
35
-50.
Pulitzers bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies price per paper.
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HANNAH
25
-40.
Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary.
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NUNZIO
30
-50.
Pulitzers barber.
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GUARD
20
-60.
The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzers building.
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SNYDER
45
-65.
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.
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MEDDA LARKIN
25
-45.
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, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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THE BOWERY BEAUTIES
18
-30.
Female performers at Meddas Theater.
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STAGE MANAGER
25
-55.
Introduces Meddas act.
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NUNS
20
-60.
The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.
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PHOTGRAPHER
18
-25.
Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of Seize the Day.
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A NEWSPAPER CUSTOMER
20
-45.
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MR. JACOBI
35
-55.
Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is.
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POLICEMEN
20
-60.
Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One.
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MAYOR
45
-60.
The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzers attempts to shut down the newsies strike.
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GOVERNOR TEDDY ROOSEVELT
50
-65.
A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
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FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1
18
-56.
Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty / Katherine understudy
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FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2
18
-56.
Nun / Woman / Bowery Beauty / Medda understudy
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FEMALE ENSEMBLE 3
18
-56.
Nun / Medda Larkin
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MALE ENSEMBLE 1
18
-56.
Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Pulitzer understudy
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MALE ENSEMBLE 2
18
-56.
Seitz / Roosevelt understudy
Application deadline closed.
MALE ENSEMBLE 3
18
-56.
Bunsen / Male Ensemble 1 understudy
Application deadline closed.
MALE ENSEMBLE 4
18
-56.
Nunzio / Guard / Policeman / Roosevelt
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MALE ENSEMBLE 5
18
-56.
Snyder / Pulitzer understudy
Application deadline closed.
