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"Newsies" Auditions in Wisconsin-Chicago, IL
- Casting ID # 1629398
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Project Type
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Live Event
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Submission Type
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Self Response
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Location
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Chicago, IL
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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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11-10-21
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Audition Date
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05-11-22
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Submission deadline
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05-10-22
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Casting Category
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Theatre - Non-Equity
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It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! 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.
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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 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. 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.
Vocal range top: A4 / Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 16 to 22
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 numbers.
Vocal range top: A4 /Vocal range bottom: C3
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 22
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.
Vocal range top: A4 / Vocal range bottom: D3
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 15 to 22
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 sales boy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies.
Vocal range top: Bb3 / Vocal range bottom: Db3
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 16 to 17
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 5 Newsies |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 13 to 22
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 6 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 10 to 22
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 7 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: Male
Age: from 17 to 22
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 8 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 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. 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.
Vocal range top: F5 / Vocal range bottom: A3
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 17 to 22
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 9 Darcy |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 15 to 22
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 10 Bill |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies\' cause. Can double as a newsie.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 15 to 25
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 11 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 35 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 12 Oscar 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 15 to 22
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 13 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 15 to 22
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 14 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.
Vocal range top: F4 /Vocal range bottom: C3
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 35 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 15 Seitz |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids\' newspaper.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 16 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: Male
Age: from 30 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 17 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 20 to 50
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 18 Nunzio |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Pulitzer\'s barber.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 50
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 19 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 30 to 65
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 20 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.
Vocal range top: E5 / Vocal range bottom: F3
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 25 to 50
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 21 Bowery Beauties |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
Female performers at Medda\'s Theater.
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 30
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 22 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 35 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 23 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 30 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 24 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 50 to 65
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 25 Goons |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
an ensembles of the play
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 26 Stage Manager |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
an ensembles of the play
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 27 Policemen |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
an ensembles of the play
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 28 Guards |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
an ensembles of the play
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 29 Nuns |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
an ensembles of the play
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 30 Photographer |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
an ensembles of the play
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
| Role # 31 Policeman |
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
an ensembles of the play
Searchable talent specs :
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 60
Ethnicity: Any - |
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