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Auditions – Disney’s NEWSIES

Monday, May 14, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Disney’s NEWSIES

Audition Days/Times: Sunday, May 6 from 2pm to 5 pm and Monday, May 14 from 5pm to 7pm.

Ages: Males ages 10 and up, females ages 14 and up, and adults (character descriptions listed below)

What to bring:  All participants may audition either day and should enter through the front theatre doors. Each auditioner is asked to come prepared to sing a one-minute Broadway-style audition tune. A pianist will be provided. No CDs please. Those interested in a principle role should also be prepared to read from the script. All auditioners should come dressed in casual clothing and shoes appropriate for performing choreography. There will be no dance requirements for adult characters.

Performance Dates: July 7, 8 and July 13, 14, & 15, 2018


Show Details: The Marion Palace Theatre is fortunate to be among the first community theatres in the US to snag the performance rights for Disney’s NEWSIES. The Palace Board of Directors and theatre staff, along with director Clare Cooke and the artistic team, are thrilled to bring this Tony Award-winning musical to Marion, Ohio.

The Broadway phenomenon tells the story of a band of underdogs who took on the most powerful names in New York in a fight for what’s right. Inspired by a triumphant true story, “Newsies” leaps off the stage with soul stirring music, amazing heart, and stunning choreography. “Now is the time to seize the day” and discover the remarkable strength that comes from standing together – “one for all, and all for one.”

Ticket Prices/Sale Dates:  $40 Patrons, $22, $18 Adults, and $12 Children 12 and under. Patrons purchasing a $40 ticket will enjoy premium seating during the show and an invitation to the patron party on opening night. Regular priced tickets ($22, $18 adult, $12 child) and $40 patron tickets are available for purchase to Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) members as follows: Mon, May 7 ($1,000 Members & Up); Mon, May 14 ($250 Members & Up); Thu, May 17 ($100 Members & Up); Mon, May 21 ($25 & Members Up).

Non-members may purchase $40 patron tickets on Monday, May 14. Regular priced ticket ($22, $18 adult, $12 child) sales to the general public begin Tuesday, May 29 at 9 a.m.


Character Breakdown

Jack Kelly

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 isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability – especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality.

Gender: Male

Age: 16 to 20

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Crutchie

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.

Gender: Both

Age: 13 to 17

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Davey

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 15 to 20

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D3

Les

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 10 to 15

Vocal range top: Bb3

Vocal range bottom: Db3

Newsies

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 13 to 20

Scabs

Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.

Gender: Both

Age: 10 to 20

Spot Conlon

The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”

Gender: Both

Age: 17 to 20

Katherine Plumber

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 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. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,” Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key.

Gender: Female

Age: 17 to 20

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Darcy

The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.

Gender: Both

Age: 15 to 20

Bill

The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies’ cause. Can double as a newsie.

Gender: Male

Age: 15 to 25

Wiesel

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 35 to 50

Oscar and Morris Delancey

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 15 to 20

Goons

Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.

Gender: Male

Age: 15 to 20

Joseph Pulitzer

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.

Gender: Male

Age: 35 to 50

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Seitz

Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.

Gender: Both

Bunsen

Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper.

Gender: Both

Age: 35 to 50

Hannah

Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.

Gender: Female

Age: 20 to 40

Nunzio

Pulitzer’s barber.

Gender: Male

Age: 30 to 50

Guard

The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building.

Gender: Both

Age: 20 to 60

Snyder

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.

Gender: Both

Age: 45 to 65

Medda Larkin

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.

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 45

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: F3

The Bowery Beauties

Female performers at Medda’s Theater.

Gender: Female

Age: 18 to 30

Stage Manager

Introduces Medda’s act.

Gender: Both

Age: 25 to 55

Nuns

The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.

Gender: Female

Age: 20 to 60

Photographer

Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”

Gender: Both

Age: 15 to 25

Woman

A newspaper customer.

Gender: Both

Age: 15 to 45

Mr. Jacobi

Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.

Gender: Both

Age: 35 to 55

Policemen

Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 60

Mayor

The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike.

Gender: Male

Age: 45 to 60

Governor Teddy Roosevelt

A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.

Gender: Male

Age: 50 to 65

Ensemble

Gender: Both

Details

Date:
Monday, May 14, 2018
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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