DATE OF AUDITIONS:
These are either/or dates. Attendance is NOT required the entire time, just show up anytime between 6-8. Auditions will be taken first come first serve. PLEASE FILL OUT FORM BELOW TUES AUG 2ND 6-8PM WED AUG 3RD 6-8 PM WE WILL BE OFFERING ZOOM AUDITIONS AS WELL IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THESE DATES. PLEASE CONTACT INFO@FINKETHEATRE.COM TO ARRANGE SPECIAL TIMES. ADDRESS: FINKE THEATRE 315 N HIGH STREET CALIFORNIA, MO 65018 PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PREPARED FOR YOR AUDITION: Be somewhat familiar with the show and able to answer basic questions about the part your auditioning for. If auditioning for a vocal part, please prepare a song of your choice to perform (does not have to be from the show, but is encouraged) We will have availability to connect for playback of tracks if you would like or can be performed A cappella If under the age of 16 you will need a parent with you to sign release form. They do not have to stay but will need form signed. |
Character Breakdown
** ALL AGES ARE BASED ON CHARACTER LOOKS NOT ACTUAL AGE OF PERFORMER PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE BROADWAY PRODUCTION, NOT THE JR VERSION Jack Kelly 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. Gender: Male Age: 16 to 25 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Crutchie 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. Gender: Any Age: 13 to 17 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3 Davey 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. Gender: Male Age: 15 to 20 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3 Les 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. Gender: Male Age: 10 to 15 Vocal range top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Db3 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 that go on strike for a livable wage. Gender: Male Age: 13 to 20 Scabs Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. Gender: Any Age: 10 to 20 Spot Conlon The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.” Gender: Any Age: 17 to 20 Katherine Plumber 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. Gender: Female Age: 17 to 20 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Darcy The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie. Gender: Any Age: 15 to 20 Bill The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie. Gender: Male Age: 15 to 25 Wiesel 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. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 50 Oscar and Morris Delancey 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. Gender: Male Age: 15 to 20 Goons Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One. Gender: Male Age: 15 to 20 Joseph Pulitzer 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. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 50 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3 Seitz Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper. Gender: Any Bunsen Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper. Gender: Any Age: 35 to 50 Hannah Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 40 Nunzio Pulitzer’s barber. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Guard The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building. Gender: Any Age: 20 to 60 Snyder 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. Gender: Any Age: 45 to 65 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. 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. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3 The Bowery Beauties Female performers at Medda’s Theater. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 30 Stage Manager Introduces Medda's act. Gender: Any Age: 25 to 55 Nuns The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 60 Photographer Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.” Gender: Any Age: 15 to 25 Woman A newspaper customer. Gender: Any Age: 15 to 45 Mr. Jacobi Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is. Gender: Any Age: 35 to 55 Policemen Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 60 Mayor The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike. Gender: Male Age: 45 to 60 Governor Teddy Roosevelt A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 65 Ensemble In the original Broadway production, the adult (non-newsie) ensemble comprised eight actors who doubled and understudied as indicated below. All other featured roles and understudies may be cast from the ensemble of newsies. FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty / Katherine understudy FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2 - Nun / Woman / Bowery Beauty / Medda understudy FEMALE ENSEMBLE 3 - Nun / Medda Larkin MALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Pulitzer understudy MALE ENSEMBLE 2 - Seitz / Roosevelt understudy MALE ENSEMBLE 3 - Bunsen / Male Ensemble 1 understudy MALE ENSEMBLE 4 - Nunzio / Guard / Policeman / Roosevelt MALE ENSEMBLE 5 - Snyder / Pulitzer understudy Gender: Any |
