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Auditions for "Newsies"-Austin, TX
- Casting ID # 1622191
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Project Type
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Live Event
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Submission Type
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Open Call
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Location
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Austin, TX
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Union
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Non-union
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Rate/Pay
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n/a
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Release Date
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03-11-21
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Audition Date
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09-12-21
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Submission deadline
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09-11-21
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Casting Category
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Theatre - Non-Equity
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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!
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| Role # 1 Jack Kelly |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 2 Crutchie |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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 number
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 17
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 3 Davey |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 4 Les |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 5 to 13
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 5 Scabs |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 7 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 6 Spot Conlon |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in "Brooklyn's Here."
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 13 to 20
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 7 Katherine Plumber |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 13 to 20
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 8 Darcy |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 10 to 20
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 9 Bill |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 20
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 10 Wiesel |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 11 Albert |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 12 Buttons |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 13 Elmer |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 14 Finch |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 15 Henry |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 16 Ike |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 17 Jo Jo |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 18 Mike |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 19 Mush |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 20 Race |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 21 Romeo |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 22 Specs |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 23 Splasher |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 24 Tommy Boy |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Some of the hardworking kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage. One of the newsies.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 10 to 18
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 25 Oscar |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 20
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 26 Morris Delancey |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 20
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 27 Goons |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 20
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 28 Joseph Pulitzer |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 29 Snyder |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 30 Medda Larkin |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 31 Mr. Jacobi |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn't have any paying customers, that is.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 32 Seitz Editor |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids' newspaper.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 33 Bunsen |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Pulitzer's bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies' price per paper.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 34 Hannah |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Pulitzer's practical and insightful secretary.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 35
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 35 Nunzio |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Pulitzer's barber
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 36 Guard |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer's building.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 37 The Bowery |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Beauties Female performers at Medda's Theater.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 35
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 38 Stage Manager |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Introduces Medda's act.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 39 Nuns |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 40 Photographer |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of "Seize the Day."
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 41 Woman |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
A newspaper customer.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 42 Policemen |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 43 Mayor |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer's attempts to shut down the newsies' strike.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 44 Teddy Roosevelt |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
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