STEP 1) REVIEW THE DATES !
Before registering, make sure you have reviewed and are available for all important dates.
AUDITIONS - March 20 (11:45-5:15) & March 21 (12:45-6:15)
CALLBACKS - March 24 (5:30-8:30)
REHEARSALS - Sundays (1:00-5:00), Tuesdays (5:30-8:30), Wednesdays (4:00-6:30)*
* Not all performers will be called to all rehearsals, and those who are called may not be needed for the full time. Reasonable conflicts will be honored.TECH WEEK - June 14 through June 17 (5:00-9:00)
PERFORMANCES - June 18 & 19 (7:00), June 20 (2:00)
STEP 2) Explore the Characters !
All roles are open to all gender identities, races, and body types.JACK KELLY: (played as he/him) the charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, who hides vulnerability beneath swagger; bold, clever, and fiercely protective of his chosen family.
CRUTCHY: (played as he/him) Jack’s loyal and kind-hearted best friend, navigating the streets of New York with a bum leg.
DAVEY: (played as he/him) a thoughtful, principled, and intelligent new addition to the gang; quickly becomes a moral compass and a voice for change who is less flashy than Jack, but equally strong.
LES: (played as he/him) Davey’s bright, scrappy, and surprisingly brave younger brother; small in stature with big opinions and a sharp wit.
FEATURED NEWSIES - Race, Albert, Specs, Henry, Finch, Romeo, Elmer, Mush, Buttons, Splasher, Tommy Boy, JoJo, Mike, Ike: (played as he/him or she/her) the backbone of the newsies, each with a distinct personality and point of view.
SPOT CONLON: (played as he/him) the small yet intimidating leader of the Brooklynn newsies, cool and commanding; carries authority without needing to shout.
KATHERINE PLUMBER: (played as she/her) a quick, articulate, and determined young reporter, fighting for her spot as a female in the newspaper industry.
JOSEPH PULITZER: (played as he/him) an authoritative and calculated newspaper tycoon, who truly believes his decisions are justified.
SEITZ: (played as he/him) Pulitzer’s editor
BUNSEN: (played as he/him) Pulitzer’s bookkeeper
HANNAH: (played as she/her) Pulitzer’s secretary
NUNZIO: (played as he/him) Pulitzer’s barber
MEDDA LARKIN: (played as she/her) a larger-than-life vaudeville star and theater owner, who serves as a warm maternal figure to Jack.
BOWERY BEAUTIES: (played as she/her) energetic, theatrical and expressive showgirls at Medda’s theater.
WIESEL: (played as he/him) a rude and unlikeable antagonist who runs The World’s distribution window, taking enjoyment in the misfortune of the newsies.
MORRIS & OSCAR DELANCEY: (played as he/him) Wiesel’s enforcers at The World’s distribution window, often getting into physical altercations with the newsies.
SNYDER: (played as he/him) a looming, authoritative presence employed as the warden of The Refuge, a children’s detention center.
MR. JACOBI: (played as he/him) the likable and dry-witted owner of Jacobi’s deli.
GOVERNOR TEDDY ROOSEVELT: (played as he/him) the 1899 version of Roosevelt, prior to his presidency but just as charismatic.