DAVEY, 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. m$FW@]E1[=+T,l49kEta~ns(K%d0xRve0b. xVAW[bvn bF( 4 0 obj Disney has given us several updates to dialogue and lyrics to provide more opportunities for actors and to be more inclusive. HWMO@cMAJUhb U$ %I]w8)UYvg3!sO7gS(tIv^]WzQ( r2O!Yo*N@XyI~eK8HYe}/G`t;_B6;!/"9sclE,[}^: =dp)xT*^8HR mh8RC.-H)tgQ>bTu'es(7? You find out early what Jack wants in life. These are small groups with 3-10 featured in each ensemble. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. Since the play rights for newsies has come out, many people have seen the character list and see a certain name they have never heard, Splasher. While only three performers have solos, feel free to make this ensemble group as big or small as best fits your production. Join MTI and Broadway Media in celebrating 20 years of #Hairspray. Feel free to cast additional nuns. Use our voices to provoke change! Katherine and her photographer Darcyarrive just in time to snap a triumphant photo. He opened he told them that he loved the water and had learned in his childhood and from then on he was Splasher. 8 /Filter /FlateDecode >> He should present as younger than the other newsies. A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. Bryce: World's Greatest Con S3. More Newsies Wiki. One day, some of the Newsies met up at the docks and one of the younger ones fell in and none of the Newsies there knew how to swim including the one in the water. 626 Crutchie appears amid the celebration, followed by a handcuffed Snyder. Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Jo Jo, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Manhattan, Flushing, Richmond, Woodside and Bronx. They chased away the Delanceys and brought back an unconscious boy back with them. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation. 2 0 obj %vnEoE7^U#\u;=sziSUesK"XNNv;FE\:bZ``o8)[)+0GKs\WtAAfliO Jack is the epitome of living life to the fullest! Contents. The musical premiered at thePaper Mill Playhousein 2011 and made itsBroadwaydebut in 2012, where it played for more than 1,000 performances before touring. 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. 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. Though he doesnt work for Pulitzer, hes happy to team up with him to take down the newsies and get his hands on Jack. This performer will double in other roles. The lead roles in this show are overwhelmingly male characters, because this story is based on an actual historical event, and nearly all newsies were male. An efficient stage manager who introduces Meddas act. Community Players Theatre reserves the right to alter this policy at any time in accordance with county, state, or federal mandates, regulations, or guidelines. A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Clever. Tapping: If you have tap experience, you will be asked to stay for a short tap skills test at the end of the night, so please bring your tap shoes! Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One. His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. 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. When they add their support to the strike in their feature number Brooklyns Here, they cause a waterfall effect that brings every other newsie in the city on board. Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzers disgruntled paper-pusher. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. 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 who go on strike for a livable wage. 14 0 obj Justin: History of the World: Part II. 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. Actors are encouraged to prepare a NY accent for auditions, but it is not required. Preview, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30pm Sundays @ 2:30pm, Music and Lyrics by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzers disgruntled paper- pusher. After a successful first day of striking, newly elected union leader Jack Kelly sends representatives to spread the word of their strike to newsies throughout New York City. Pulitzers barber, who is trying to cut Pulitzers hair during the song "The Bottom Line" and the scene prior. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The Broadway cast recording was released on iTunes in 2012, fromGhostlight Records. Cast an actor with the ability to portray the maturity and stature of this well- respected leader. Look for a performer who can portray this astute entertainer with great comic delivery, while standing firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. 6 MTI shows celebrate major anniversaries this month. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. * Unlike in the film, the musical follows the historical ending of the strike, where the World and the Journal agreed to buy back all unsold papers. % Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. Sings ensemble only, several lines, no dance. We will be casting both male and female newsies. A well-respected lifelong public servant who inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Requires an exaggerated, cartoonish vocal and physical performance. Those interested in auditioning should sign up for either Monday or Tuesday night via the signup genius. Daveys cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. Vocal auditions will be open although you are welcome to practice the dance combination in the lobby while you are not singing. Just because you like a role doesn't mean you are suited for it, and you want to have the strongest audition possible! * Davey and Les's parents are mentioned only in conversation, omitting a scene from the movie where Jack has dinner in their tenement apartment. Gender: male Age: 13 to 20 Scabs Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. One night when Will was nine, he decided to sneak out the house and go to the lake near by. JACK KELLY Male, sings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned dreamer and artist who yearns . Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy. hbbd``b`$ j$Xs9bX3A# V!uH 6 $& ELA10Mg ( $ endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 60 0 obj <>stream Strikes have always been prevenlent throughout history, and Jack Kelly along side his fellow newsies are no exception. The GUARD removes the newsies from Pulitzers building. So, if you feel you are stronger in singing but . Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. Fortunately, Katherine arrives with a copy of her front-page story about the strike, causing them to break out in celebration ("King of New York"). . 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. WAITIN' MAKES ME ANTSY. Newsies: The Musicalis amusicalbased on the 1992 musical filmNewsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-lifeNewsboys Strike of 1899inNew York City. Now my theory of why we have never heard about this character is because they replace him with kid blink, who a character that exists but does not show up on the character list. Beyond these movement-and-vocals-heavy roles, Newsies offers a large cast of characters with plenty of opportunities for non-dancers to shine! Based on the 1992 Disney film, itself inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, Disney's Newsies is a high-energy song and dance musical tackling age-old themes of social injustice, exploitative labor practices, and David-versus-Goliath struggles as the young learn to harness their power against a corrupt establishment. After a fight, he keeps husbandry head high but his English not so clear. Auditioners will then sing their prepared 16-32 bar piece of music (about a minute and not from the show) on stage one at a time. Can double as a newsie. * A scene with Jack, Davey, and Spot Conlon is absent, as is Spot's involvement in the fight between the newsies and scabbers; Spot doesn't appear until the rally. Newsies tells the story of a group of newsboys who band together to protest against the unfair working conditions they face at the hands of their employers. * In addition to the songs from the original movie, * In 2016, the musical stage production of, The Broadway cast recording was released on iTunes in 2012, from. They decided to beat him up and would have killed him, but a couple of Newsies came in and saw what happened. 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 contemporary tenor voice. The kids eagerly distribute the pamphlet to inspire working children all over the city to join the fight ("Once and for All"). He should present as younger than the other newsies. Sung during the power song, Seize the day, the newsboys begin to take their stand and take New York by storm! * In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressure to sell more papers after the war. All other featured roles and understudies were cast from the ensemble of newsies. (ALL) Dux Bronx! However, after a tough negotiation, Jack convinces Pulitzer to compromise with the newsies: The price increase will remain, but publishers will buy back any unsold papers. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the 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 & fight for what's right! He is generous, and loves to crack jokes. WIESEL, or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. He had survived by taking food from trash cans and drinking water from the rivers. * At the height of the strike, on July 24, 1899, the Newsboys Union held a massive rally at the New Irving Theatre, a vaudeville venue on theBowery(reimagined in the musical as Medda Larkin's theatre). The rest of the newsies from all across New York - even the intimidating Spot Conlon and the newsies of Brooklyn - gather at Medda's theater for the rally that Davey has planned ("Brooklyn's Here"). <>>> The next morning, having read the Newsies Banner, Pulitzer is furious at the newsies' attempt to thwart him. Fanon Knowlege. Specs, Racer, Henry, Albert, Elmer. We do offer some financial assistance to those who need it (see below) and we can offer a payment plan for those who require that as well. You have to watch the rest to enjoy this even more. The next morning, the newsies are outraged to learn that Pulitzer has raised the price of newspapers. Away from the others, Jack Kelly shares his dream for a better life out west with his best friend, Crutchie ("Santa Fe - Prologue"). * Producers announced in August 2012 that due to his commitments withNBC'sSmash, leading man Jordan would leave the musical. Although they do not dance, these roles still require a strong physical performance with excellent self-control for stage combat sequences. ings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. Sings solo, many lines, some dancing, stage combat. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Basically, face your fears! A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. Can double as a newsie. FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2 - Nun / Woman / Bowery Beauty / Medda understudy Please wear flat closed-toe shoes and flexible clothing. Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper. These young newsies from across the city come together and rise up against the exploitation of wealthy publishing tycoons and fight for justice using the only power they have - solidarity. Destignuishing features: warp on arm, face littered with freckles, always looks tired, Personality: cheeky, sarcastic, kind, smirks way to much, dark humor, only talks a lot around certain people. The musical moved to Broadway in 2012, where it ran for two years and was nominated for eight Tonys. After that they stopped asking. 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 goofysweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Includes the role ofthe Police Chief. Ridiculously Tall. Box Office: For this non-singing role, cast a strong actor with a sharp and imposing presence. 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. No papes. If you cannot make these times, please reach out to the production team to schedule an early audition or for instructions on how to submit a video audition. A modern era supernatural AU Newsies RP. The boisterous forefather of Wm. A defeated Jack once again longs for a new life away from all the pandemonium ("Santa Fe"). Race Lines (Newsies) Hey, Albert, Elmer, Specs! Will remembering swimming from his child hood, jumped right in and saved the younger Newsie. Write the first paragraph of your page here. Sings solo, some dance. Will had kept his burnt arm wrapped and the burns had turned to scars, but he kept it covered. Mar 2023 31. menominee school referendum Facebook; olivier pierre actor death Twitter; should i have a fourth baby quiz Google+; what happened to susan stephen . One of the strike's leaders was known as Kid Blink, a name given to a lesser character in the movie. Jack Scott. But hey, its gets them amped up anyway! The stage manager of Medda Larkins club and also the MC of her show, running the backstage area and introducing performers on stage. Includes the roles ofthe upbeat and charming Ada, Olive, and Ethel. i[3If!Q8j]J}Iq`W;,,xfFE%Th?h J[G" FbQuDL'j.Wl'U>.uODY|8S|AuAGr/R|[w~Kz$ Y^4. Based on the Disney Film written * Newsies was nominated for eightTony Awards, winning two. This performer must be able to switch from a practical, efficient stage manager personality to an energetic and entertaining host of the show when they are on stage at the club. Sings solo, many lines, some dance, stage combat. SCABS are three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. A thinker; raised in a home as opposed to the other Newsies, Davey is the book-smart counterpoint to the other boys; the voice of reason; a nice Jewish boy. The Delancey brothers. Tough brotherswho 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. But there really was a newsboy strike in New York in 1899. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. Would sell my soul for a drink at Residuals right now, Location: 8472 Melrose Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90069, Location: 916 S San Fernando Blvd. Support Weird Things on Patreon. Write the second section of your page here. 1 0 obj We have also noted possible extra performance times during the second and third weekends. %PDF-1.5 We welcome all genders, races, and ages. " 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 who go on strike for a livable wage. Katherine refuses to let Jack give up, and they sneak into the World's cellar to print a paper that exposes the unfair treatment of the newsies with the help of Dorothyand Bill("Seize the Day - Reprise"). When you hear this, you want nothing but change!

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