Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Because the characters in the story can be portrayed as coming from a variety of places in America and beyond, we will decide on each characters voice (including accent) once the roles are cast. The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzers building. Vocal auditions will be open although you are welcome to practice the dance combination in the lobby while you are not singing. endobj The crooked warden of The Refuge. Afilthy and horrible juvenile reformatory, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep their government checks coming. The term is the line before and the definition is Finch's line. The production was directed byJeff Calhounwith choreography byChristopher Gattelli. 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. I hope this can be helpful to others! 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. Some parts are open to non-traditional casting, but vocal ranges listed under character descriptions are based on traditional casting. Will tried to go back and warn his family but it was too late, the building was already starting to crumble and the fire department(or what ever they had back then) was to late. Letter From the Refuge now appears in the current version of the show that is licensed to theatre companies. Box Office: Sing ensemble, some dance, some stage combat. Newsies recouped its initial investment of $5M in seven months, becoming the fastest of any Disney musical on Broadway to turn a profit. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. hb```c``rc`a`pR``@ f(mv000A$ v@_'D>XwYsYL5Uq00 iF :95 |pyCU Y: endstream endobj 33 0 obj <> endobj 34 0 obj <> endobj 35 0 obj <>stream * Although Katherine Plumber is fictional character, she is named for Pulitzer's daughter Katherine Ethel, who died of pneumonia in 1884 at the age of 2. true /ColorSpace 7 0 R /Intent /Perceptual /SMask 16 0 R /BitsPerComponent Comedic actress required. Get a move on, boys. Katherines no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesnt sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually and grudgingly respect Jack. Ahhh carrying the banner. Teen Summer Production (For ages 13-16 year olds). He should present as younger than the other newsies. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzers disgruntled paper-pusher. These roles require two performers who work together well with good comic timing, but can also be physically intimidating. Will had kept his burnt arm wrapped and the burns had turned to scars, but he kept it covered. 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. This performer will double in other roles. 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. The Mustang Players. The cause of the strike was that they did not lower the high price after the war was over. Sings solo, many lines, character dancing feature, stage combat. Newsies Jr.is presented through special arrangement withMusic Theatre International (MTIShows). %vnEoE7^U#\u;=sziSUesK"XNNv;FE\:bZ``o8)[)+0GKs\WtAAfliO Please note that we may ask you to do a range check if we need to hear more. Because of the reduced accessibility to testing, regular COVID tests will no longer be required. Fandom Next! Now I was in Newsies and played Splasher so here is my take on his life. MALE ENSEMBLE 3 - Bunsen / Male Ensemble 1 understudy 1 Racetrack Higgins; 2 Splasher; Explore Wikis Universal Conquest Wiki. Preview, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30pm Sundays @ 2:30pm, Music and Lyrics by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman He woke up a few days later and was taken care of by Crutchie. Newsies: Directed by Kenny Ortega. Such a fun and hip song! The next morning, having read the Newsies Banner, Pulitzer is furious at the newsies' attempt to thwart him. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Newsies Splasher | Newsies Wiki | Fandom The strong-willed daughter of Pulitzer; this young lady drips smarts, opinions, and confidence; a young Katherine Hepburn or Ellen Page; this damsel needs no prince to save her. Pulitzers bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies price per paper. Picks: Andrew: Chaos on the Bridge and What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Dave Not Coming Back. These are small groups with 3-10 featured in each ensemble. 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! Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Some of the general Newsies parts are also included, BUT NOT ALL and some are a little different and more specific to the show I am apart of. 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. Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is an ebullient, joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice. _h)Zvu5WZq53' Newsies: The Musicalis amusicalbased on the 1992 musical filmNewsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-lifeNewsboys Strike of 1899inNew York City. 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. 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. 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? Being a constant theme in life, the newsies seek for this thought and dream of the day. Pulitzers bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies price per paper. The youth are taking matters into their own hand and doing what is right amongst themselves and society sound familiar? Burbank, CA 91502, Location: 11042 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, Location: 6377 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, Location: 1611 N El Centro Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028, Location:1810 Wilcox Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA, Location: 250 N. 1st St. Burbank CA 91502, Location:14741 Calvert St. Van Nuys, CA 91411, Location: 800 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036, Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends. 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. Read the character descriptions and requirements below. More Newsies Wiki. MR. JACOBI allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is. Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story,Newsiesfeatures 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). You never know what the future holds until you give it a chance. Scroll. 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. At dawn on a summer morning in 1899, Newsies - the young boys and girls of New York who peddle newspapers to Customers throughout the city - chaotically shout the daily headlines. Join MTI and Broadway Media in celebrating 20 years of #Hairspray. A street-smart kid with a dark, artistic soul right beneath the bluster; not a blowhard. stream The Broadway cast recording was released on iTunes in 2012, fromGhostlight Records. 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. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. The performer in this role must be able to dance enthusiastically in character while still physically portraying Crutchies bum leg. 12 0 R >> >> )P8O%VX@XD[(+(8YO endstream endobj 36 0 obj <>stream Jack and Crutchie join the rest of the newsies in starting the day ("Carrying the Banner"). Think about this right now actually. Wiki. We may combine certain characters or add more. If you have any questions about this please contact us:finance@allabouttheatre.org. 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. Contents. After that they stopped asking. Within the newsies ensemble, consider dividing the group into featured dancers and singers in order to play to the strengths of your performers. (A girl hurries past and the newsies take off their hats and make a few comments) SPECS: Baby born with three heads! Students in these roles must demonstrate excellent physical self control and strong physical acting. 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. So, if you feel you are stronger in singing but . A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. %PDF-1.5 He was very comfortable and content with his life. 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 opened he told them that he loved the water and had learned in his childhood and from then on he was Splasher. If you require financial assistance please print out the application below. 3 0 obj Race Lines (Newsies) Hey, Albert, Elmer, Specs! )Qm>"z)Ie# 0d#fB}/0$3713w3%&@q^F^Ef p6aJb@Zr"6cpIo%hIK1 e #wwE~3{'DS?f(;)6LXsi8N{nY687":D YmG[} fq_$I`Kom3 v:$[D8&/\]1b(?+!dTM)XZamYY$=vu@.ti-)C9dd$*VQ {1l/MJD O endstream endobj 37 0 obj <>stream They decided to beat him up and would have killed him, but a couple of Newsies came in and saw what happened. An editor at "The World" who advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the newsies paper. The Doodle Pad You should audition for the roles you are attracted to, but please choose roles that best reflect your talents and your natural vocal range. In the summer of 1899, the newsboys of New York City took on two of the most powerful men in the country Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst and won. After completing a successful day of selling papes, Jack, Crutchie, Davey, and Les are chased suddenly by Snyder, the warden of The Refuge, until they find safety in Medda's theater. MTI Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. A few months on the streets and Wills name was forgotten by his neighbors and his friends. * In 2017, on the 25th anniversary of the original film's theatrical release, it was announced the filmed stage production would be released for digital download. Please wear flat closed-toe shoes and flexible clothing. GOVERNOR TEDDY ROOSEVELT, a well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Sign up for our new email list to get updates on shows, notices when tickets go on sale and other exciting news and announcements. stream 8 /Filter /FlateDecode >> Strong dancers who can sing well (jazz, ballet, tap, acrobatics/tumbling a plus). He had found himself in Manhattan trying to escape his house. i[3If!Q8j]J}Iq`W;,,xfFE%Th?h J[G" FbQuDL'j.Wl'U>.uODY|8S|AuAGr/R|[w~Kz$ Y^4. Weird Things Podcast An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. * In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressure to sell more papers after the war. 32 0 obj <> endobj 49 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<390AF2C6DEC409B8472209B580E8FE40>]/Index[32 29]/Info 31 0 R/Length 88/Prev 86771/Root 33 0 R/Size 61/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream * 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). A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. Distinguishing 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. Newsies (2023) - Community Players GOONS assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One. LES, Daveys cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. That said, please do consider a character's education/upbringing/class when deciding how to voice them, because that will definitely affect the way that they speak (grammar, articulation, etc)! Some vocal and/or dance callbacks may be required for some roles. Feel free to follow these tracks or expand as your resources allow. Redford, it starredChristian Bale,David Moscow,Bill Pullman,Robert DuvallandAnn-Margret. Gosh.. this show gets me pumped haha! 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 . endobj Bruised and battered, the newsies are about to lose hope. The place full of all the things I think about. Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike when he doesnt have any paying customers, that is. DARCY, who can double as a newsie, is the upper-class kid of a . * Other real strikers included in the show are Racetrack Higgins, Mush Meyers, and Spot Conlon. EXTRA! Later, Davey, Les, and Katherine find a disheartened Jack at Medda's theater, and try to convince him to return to the fight. 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. ,;b)5ad?Nl1XvG SEITZ, editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper. Risqu and tough, an astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. Or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. He should read as much younger than the other newsies. The Tony award-winning Broadway show for an original score and choreography, Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical is a ball of energy from start to finish that'll keep you entertained and fall in absolute love with the soundtrack. 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. 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. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes. We go into Pulitzer's office where Pulitser is reading the headline. Splasher had always had a talent for swimming since he was very young and loves swimming in the lakes near their house. PHOTOGRAPHER takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of Seize the Day.. Must have a great contemporary tenor voice. Theyintimidate the newsies and arrest Crutchie. * The musical opened onBroadwayat theNederlander Theatreon March 29, 2012. There are several non-dancing roles and we would love to have a group of dedicated pit singers to help cover the vocal parts. Can double as a newsie. Disney's Newsies Announce New Cast Members - Theatre Weekly The American dream. In addition, we offer a deferred payment plan (DPP) for families who cannot pay the lump sump upfront. 201 Robinhood Lane BMHS Newsies Playbill by BMHS Mustang Players - Issuu It was a 1992 Americanmusicalcomedy-dramafilm, produced byWalt Disney Picturesand directed by choreographerKenny Ortegain his filmdirecting debut. Newsies (Musical) Characters | StageAgent }#@ ?|!fEv lAwcunh .0A"B78 LP5yS$ Buttons | Newsies Wiki | Fandom Jack Scott. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. 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. There are no guarantees and all applicationsmustbe received by a week before the start of the program to be considered. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from the other newsies. endobj Spoiler free but I do HIGHLY recommend watching the full show on Netflix! Has a short singing solo in Brooklyns Here.. Support Weird Things on Patreon. 14 0 obj Can double as a newsie. But hey, its gets them amped up anyway! Ross Dorrington - Splasher x ?IrDJ-%*:D(vu=,{8}MJ(Y{v\3/q+w`u[x%oM)w_r] PJ@ (%l F4G;1FsgdDhyWAT El$4f Every scene of the RP will be posted here as a separate chapter. The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzers attempts to shut down the newsies strike. For this non-singing role, cast a strong actor with a sharp and imposing presence. They chased away the Dalanceys and brought back an uncounsious boy back with them. EXTRA! And a shop if you wanna take a look Insta: @burton8p | YJ blog: yjwhatif.tumblr.com | YouTube: Burton Page
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